The government of Tamil Nadu invites applications for the post of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel.
Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
Essential Qualification and Experience
Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel
• Practice in Criminal Law for at least 10 years.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of criminal law.
• Thorough understanding of ethical duties of a defense counsel.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others with the capability to lead.
• Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts.
• Knowledge of computer systems is preferable
Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel
• Practice in Criminal Law for at least 7 years.
• Excellent understanding of Criminal Law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in legal research and thorough understanding of ethical duties of defense counsel.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.
• Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts.
• IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.
Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
• Practice in criminal law from 1 to 3 years.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough 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.
How to apply?
• Interested candidates are required to submit their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to Chairman/ District Judge, Self District Legal Aid Centre, Nagapattinam on or before 20.07.2022 by 5:45 PM
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