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 providing with Legal Aid in Criminal Cases, proposed to be
established in the District Legal Services Authority, Ariyalur. Details of the name of
the Post and number of requirements are given below;
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel- 1
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel- 3
- Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel -6
- Office Assistant / Clerk -3
- Receptionist Cum Data Entry Operator (Typist)- 1
- Office Peon (Munshi/Attendant)- 3
Important Dates:
Date of Notification 20.06.2025
Last date for submission of Application 14.07.2025
Explanation:
Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS) is established for providing Legal aid,
assistance and representation in criminal matters in line with “Public Defender
System” and also for providing legal services from the early stages of criminal justice
till appellate stage, which include visits to jails from catering to the Legal needs of
unrepresented inmates. And it is an end-to-end legal service and it shall be provided
the following services;
➢ Legal Advice and assistance to all individuals visiting the office,
➢ Representation/Conducting trial and appeals including all miscellaneous work
in all sessions, Special and Magistrate Courts including executive Courts,
➢ Handling remand and Bail work,
➢ Providing legal assistance at pre-arrest stage as per NALA’s scheme for
providing such assistance,
➢ Any other legal aided work related to District Courts or as assigned by the
secretary, DLSA, Ariyalur
➢ Periodic visit of Prisons of the district under the guidance of the Secretary, DLSA,
Ariyalur
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 Ariyalur District
➢ Should not be less than 21 years as on the date of Notification
The Suggested eligibility Criterions are as follows;
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel:
He /She must have;
➢ Practice in Criminal law for atleast 10 years,
➢ Excellent understanding of criminal law,
➢ 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 handled atleast 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts, aforesaid
condition of handling 30 criminal cases can be relaxed in appropriate
circumstances,
➢ Knowledge of computer system is preferable.
➢ Quality to lead the team with capacity to manage the office.
- Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel:
He / She must have;
➢ Practice in Criminal law for atleast 7 years,
➢ Excellent understanding of criminal law,
➢ Excellent oral and written communication skills,
➢ Skill in legal research,
➢ Through understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel,
➢ Ability at work effectively and efficiently with others,
➢ Must have handled atleast 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts, may be relaxed in
exceptional circumstances, by Hon’ble Executive Chairman, SLSA,
➢ 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 Assistant/ Clerks:
He / She must have;
➢ Graduation – Any degree
➢ Basic word processing skills and the ability to operate computer and skills to feed
data,
➢ Good Typing speed with proper setting of petition,
➢ Ability to take dictation and prepare files for presentation in the Courts,
➢ File maintenance and processing knowledge.
- Receptionist – cum – Data Entry Operator
He / She must have;
➢ Graduation – Any degree
➢ Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
➢ Word and data processing abilities,
➢ The ability to work telecommunication system (Telephones, Fax Machines,
switchboards etc.,)
➢ Proficiency with good typing speed.
- Office Peon ( Munshi / Attendant )
He /She must have
➢ Passed 8thStandard
➢ Ability in cleaning and to do hospitality related works
Chief legal Aid Defense Counsel From Rs. 60,000/- to
Rs. 70,000/-
Deputy Chief legal Aid Defense Counsel From Rs. 30,000/- to
Rs. 50,000/- each
Assistant legal Aid Defense Counsel From Rs. 20,000/- to
Rs. 30,000/- each
Clerk / Office Assistants From Rs. 12,500/- to
Rs. 15,000/- each
Receptionist – cum- Date Entry Operator From Rs. 12,000/- to
Rs. 15,000/-
Office peon (Munshi / Attendant) From Rs. 10,000/- to
Rs. 12,000/- each
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
The duly filled in application in the prescribed format along with self-attested
photocopy of the certificates and all other supportive documents should be submitted
only by Registered Post on or before 14.07.2025, 05:30 P.M. to the following address:
CHAIRMAN / PRINCIPAL DISTRICT JUDGE,
DISTRICT LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY,
COMBINED COURT CAMPUS,
ARIYALUR – 621 704.
Superscribe the envelope as ‘’Application for the post of ……………………………………………
in Legal Aid Defense Counsel System (LADCS ) at DLSA , Ariyalur.
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