Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, And Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel Vacancy At District Legal Services Authority, Cuddalore
Manav Malhotra
23 Oct 2025 2:00 AM IST

District Legal Services Authority, Cuddalore invites application 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
No. of Post:
Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 01 (One) each
Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: 02 (Two)
Essential Qualification and Experience
Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel
• Practice in Criminal law for at least 10 years.
• Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Court.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership qualities and ethical commitment. Knowledge of computer system desirable.
Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel
• Practice in Criminal law for at least 7 years.
• Must have handled at least 20 criminal trials in Sessions Court.
• Strong understanding of criminal law and defense ethics.
• Ability to guide juniors, good communication, and IT knowledge.
Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
• Practice in criminal law for 1 to 3 years.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research and drafting skills.
• IT knowledge with proficiency.
How to apply?
• Interested candidates are required to submit in their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to The Chairman/ Principal District Judge, District Legal Services Authority, District Court Campus, Cuddalore - 607 001 on or before 25.10.2025
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