Applications are invited from eligible persons to work full time on contract
basis for a period of Two Years in “LEGAL AID DEFENSE COUNSEL SYSTEM”
dealing exclusively with Legal Aided matter in Criminal Cases, proposed to be
established in the District Legal Services Authority, Cuddalore. Details of the
name of the Post and number of requirements are given below;
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel 01
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel 01
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel 02
- Office Assistant 01
- Receptionist cum Data Entry Operator 01
- Office Peon (Munshi/Attendant) 01
Important Dates:
Date of Notification : 12-07-2022
Last date for submission of Application : 22-07-2022
Interview Date : 25-07-2022 By 10.00 A.M.,
ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATION:
The persons applying for the posts in Legal Aid Defense Counsel
System (LADCS), He / She;
- Must be a citizen of India and Local resident of Cuddalore District
- Should not be less than 21 years as on the date of Notification
and others eligibility and education qualifications as follows;
Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel:
He /She must have;
➢ Practice in Criminal law for at least 10 years,
➢ Excellent oral and written communication skills
➢ Through understanding of ethical duties of a defense counsel,
➢ Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others with capability to
lead,
➢ Must have handle at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Court,
➢ Knowledge of computer system, preferable.
Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel:
He / She must have;
➢ Practice in Criminal law for at least 7 years,
➢ Excellent understanding of criminal law,
➢ Excellent oral and written communication skills,
➢ Through understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel,
➢ Ability at work effectively and efficiently with others,
➢ Must have handle at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Court,
➢ IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.
. Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel:
He / She must have;
➢ Practice in criminal law from 1 to 3 years.
➢ Good oral and written communication skills.
➢ Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel,
➢ Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others,
➢ Excellent writing and research skills,
➢ IT knowledge with proficiency in work.
Office Assistant/Clerks:
He / She must have;
➢ Graduation of Any degree
➢ Basic word processing skills and the ability to operate computer
➢ Typing speed of 40 WPM,
➢ Ability to take dictation and entering data.
➢ File maintenance and processing knowledge.
Receptionist-cum-Data Entry Operator
He / She must have;
➢ Graduation in Any degree
➢ Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
➢ Word processing abilities
➢ The ability to work telecommunication system (Telephones, Fax,
Machines, Switchboards etc.)
➢ Proficiency with good typing speed.
Office Peon ( Munchi / Attendant )
He /She must have
➢ Pass 8thStandard
➢ Ability in cleaning and to do hospitality related works
PROCEDURE FOR SELECTION:
Legal Aid Defense Counsels and other posts shall be engaged;
On contract basis in district initially for a period of two years with a
stipulation of extension on yearly basis on satisfactory performance.
Selection of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid
Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel will be
based on merit, considering of the years of practice, handling of
criminal cases in sessions courts, Legal knowledge, writing skills of
candidates.
The selection of Receptionist Cum Data Entry Operator, Office
Assistant, and Office peon will be based on merit, considering the
educational Qualification, Computer knowledge, skills and experience
of candidates.
The selection shall be carried out by selection committee under the
Chairmanship of the Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman,
DLSA) as envisaged in NALSA (free and competent Legal Services)
Regulations 2010, subject to final approval by the Executive
Chairman, TNSLSA.
SALARY STRUCTURE:-
- Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel -Salary Rs. 90,000/-
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defence Counsel- Rs. 60,000/-
- Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel- Rs.30,000/-
- Office Assistant – Rs. 20,000/-
- Receptionist cum Data Entry Operator – Rs. 15,000/-
- Office Peon (Munshi/Attendant) – Rs. 14,000/-
HOW TO APPLY
The standard form of application is available in the Cuddalore E-Court
website (https://districts.ecourts.gov.in/cuddalore) shall be used for apply the
post along with two number of passport size photographs and the applicants
shall enclose self-attested photocopies of educational qualification along with
experience certificate.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
The duly filled application in the prescribed format along with self-attested copy
of certificates and all other supportive documents should be submitted in
person (or) by post on or before 22.07.2022, 5:00 p.m. to the following
address:
THE CHAIRMAN/PRINCIPAL DISTRICTJUDGE,
DISTRICT LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY,
DISRICT COURT CAMPUS,
CUDDALORE -607 001.
Note: Super scribe the envelope as ‘’Application for the post of__________ in Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS) in DLSA, Cuddalore.
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