District Legal Services Authority Theni Recruitment 2022

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, Theni . Details of the name of the Post and number of requirement are
given below;

1. Chief legal Aid Defense Counsel 01
2. Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel 02
3. Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel 05
4. Clerk 01
5. Receptionist –cum-Data Entry Operator(Typist) 01
6. Office Assistant 01
7. Office Peon(Munshi/Attendant) 01

Estimated Salaries :
Monthly salary of a Chief legal Aid Defense Counsel
From Rs 60,000 to 1,00,000/-
Monthly salary of Deputy Chief legal Aid Defense Counsel
From Rs 40,000 to 75,000/-
Monthly salary of Assistant legal Aid Defense Counsel
From Rs 25,000 to 40,000/-

Monthly salary of Clerk / Office Assistants From Rs 12,000 to 20,000/-

Monthly salary of Receptionist – cum- Date Entry Operator From Rs 12,000 to 15,000/-
Monthly salary of Office peon From Rs 10,000 to 15,000/-

Important Dates:
Date of Notification 01-07-2022
Last date for submission of Application 25-07-2022

ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATION:
The persons applying for the posts in Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS),
He / She;

1. Must be a citizen of India and Local resident of Theni District
2. 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;

1. On contract basis in district initially for a period of two years with a stipulation of
   extension on yearly basis on satisfactory performance.
2. Selection of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense
   Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel will be based on merit, taking
   into account of the years of practice, Handling of criminal cases in sessions
   courts, Legal knowledge, writing skills of candidates.
3. The selection of Receptionist Cum Data Entry Operator, Office Assistant,and
   Office peon will be based on merit, taking into account the educational
   Qualification, Computer knowledge, skills and experience of candidates.
4. 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.

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
onor before 25.07.2022, 5:00 p.m. to the following address:
“CHAIRMAN/PRINCIPAL DISTRICT JUDGE,
District Legal Services Authority,ADR Building,Integrated District Court Campus,
Lakshmipuram , Theni-625 523

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in Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS ) in DLSA , Theni

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