The applications are invited from eligible candidates for filling up the following posts on contract
basis in “LEGAL AID DEFENSE COUNSEL SYSTEM (LADCS) in the District Legal Services
Authority, Thoothukudi”. Details of the name of the Post and number of requirement are given below;
Recruitment to fill up the shortfalls of Human Resources (Legal Aid Defense Counsels and
Supporting Staffs) in the Operationalisation of Legal Aid Defense Counsel System at District Legal
Services Authority, Thoothukudi.
LEGAL AID DEFENSE COUNSELS:-
Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel- 01
Salary Rs.50,000/-
Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel- 04
Salary Rs. 30,000/-
SUPPORTING STAFFS:-
Office Peon (Munshi/Attendant) -02 Nos
Salary Rs.12,000/-
Important Dates:
Date of Notification 23.08.2024
Last date for submission of Application 10.09.2024
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 Thoothukudi District
- Should not be less than 21 years as on the date of Notification
and others eligibility and education qualifications as follows;
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,
Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel,
Ability at work effectively and efficiently with others,
Must have handled 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 0 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 Peon (Munshi / Attendant):
Pass in 8th Standard
Ability to do work in office
Selection Procedure:
Legal Aid Defense Counsels and Supporting Staffs shall be engaged on contract basis in each place/
district initially for a period of two years with a stipulation of extension on yearly basis on satisfactory
performance. Selection of Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Assistant Legal Aid Defense
Counsel and Office Peon (Munshi/Attendant) will be based on merit, taking into account the knowledge,
Skills, Practice 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 2010subject to final approval by Executive
Chairman, TNSLSA Chennai.
HOW TO APPLY:
The standard form of application annexed with this notification shall be used for apply the post
along with two number of passport 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
10.09.2024, 5.00 p.m. to the following address:
CHAIRMAN/PRINCIPAL DISTRICT JUDGE,
District Legal Services Authority,
District Legal Services Authority, District Court Campus,
Thoothukudi – 628003
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