Applications are invited from the qualified Advocates to work as a Deputy Chief Legal Aid
Defense Counsel on Contract basis in the District Legal Services Authority, Erode as per the
direction of the Tamilnadu State Legal Services Authority, Chennai in TNSLSA
No.3910/S3/2022 Dated 20.08.2024 for details visit https://erode.dcourts.gov.in
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IMPORTANT DATES:
Date of Notification 25-09-2024
Last date for submission of Application 10-10-2024
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
- Legal Aid Defense Counsels shall be engaged on contract basis in Erode 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 will be purely 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 2010, subject to final approval by the Executive Chairman,
SLSA.
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,
Skill in legal research,
Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel,
Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others,
Must have handle at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Court,
IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.
Honorarium (Retainership fee):
For Class – A towns (Population more than 10 lacs)
Deputy Chief legal Aid Defense Counsel Rs 50,000 to 75,000 /-
For Class – B towns (Population more than 2 lacs but below 10 lacs)
Deputy Chief legal Aid Defense Counsel Rs 40,000 to 60,000 /-
For Class – C towns (Population below 2 lacs ) or Rest of the towns
Deputy Chief legal Aid Defense Counsel Rs 30,000 to 50,000 /-
HOW TO APPLY:
The standard form of application annexed with this notification shall be used for applying the
above said post. Self attested education qualification certificates, experience certificate and two recently
taken passport size photos must be annexed with the application.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
The duly filled in application form along with self-attested copy of
documents may be submitted to DLSA, Erode , where in the candidates desires to apply through speed
post or in an envelope personally in the office of the Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Erode
on or before 10-10-2024 at 5.30 p.m. to the following address;
SECRETARY,
District Legal Services Authority,
ADR Building,
District Court Campus,
Erode-638 011
LADCs RE – ADVERTISEMENT – POST OF DEPUTY CHIEF LEGAL AID DEFENSE COUNSEL FOR LADCs