Chief/Deputy/Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsel Vacancy At District State Legal Services Ballia [Uttar Pradesh; Apply Now]

The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad invites application for the post of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Legal Aid Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel at District State Legal Services Authority, Ballia.

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

No. of Post:

Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 01 (One)

Deputy Legal Aid Counsel: 01 (One)

Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 02 (Two)

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 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, aforesaid condition of handling of 30 criminal cases can be relaxed in appropriate circumstances,

• Knowledge of computers system, preferable.

• Quality to lead the team with capacity to manage the office.

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,

• 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, may be relaxed in exceptional circumstances, by Hon'ble executive Chairman, SLSA

Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel

• Practice in Criminal law 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 in work.

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 State Legal Service, Ballia on or before 18.04.2024

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