Chief/Deputy/Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Mahesana [Apply Now]

Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aided Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aided Defense Counsel, Assistant Legal Aided Defense Counsel

No. of Post:

Chief Legal Aided Defense Counsel and Deputy Chief Legal Aided Defense Counsel: 01 (One) each

Assistant Legal Aided Defense Counsel: 02 (Two)

Essential Qualification and Experience

· Chief Legal Aided 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 defence counsel, Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others with capability to lead, Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxable), Knowledge of computer system preferable, Quality to lead the team with capacity to manage the office.

· Deputy Chief Legal Aided 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, Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defence counsel, Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others, Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxable), IT Knowledge with proficiency.

· Assistant Legal Aided Defense Counsel: Practice in criminal law from 0 to 3 years, Good oral and written communication skills, Thorough understanding of ethical duties of defence counsel, Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others, Excellent writing and research skills, IT Knowledge with high proficiency.

How to apply?

• Interested candidates are required to submit in their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to the office of District Legal Services Authority, Mahesana on or before 07.03.2026

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