Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel And More Recruitment 2026 – DLSA Tiruchirappalli
District Legal Services Authority, Tiruchirappalli (DLSA Tiruchirappalli) · Tamil Nadu
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District Legal Services Authority, Tiruchirappalli is recruiting 05 Legal Aid Defense Counsel with a focus on candidates having practice in Criminal Law. The positions offer a salary range from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 90,000 per month, and candidates must apply before 23 January 2026.
Vacancies
5 Posts
Closed on
23 Jan 2026
Age limit
21 years & above
Qualification
Other
Age Limit
Minimum 21 years. (No maximum age limit mentioned)
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a citizen of India and Local resident of Tiruchirappalli District
- Should not be less than 21 years as on the date of Notification
- Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Practice in Criminal law for at least 10 years, Excellent oral and written communication skills, Thorough understanding of ethical duties of a defense counsel, Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others with capability to lead, Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Court, 5 Sessions Cases in which judgements were delivered by the court(s), and he/she appeared as defence lawyer, 5 Cross-examinations in Sessions cases done by him/her, Knowledge of computer system, 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, 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 Court, 5 Session Cases in which judgements were delivered by the court(s), and he/she appeared as defense lawyer, 5 Cross-examinations in Sessions cases done by him/her, 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 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
Vacancy Details
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Important Dates
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Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit, taking into account the years of practice, handling of criminal cases in sessions courts, legal knowledge, writing skills of candidates. The selection shall be carried out by selection committee under the Chairmanship of the Principal District & Sessions Judge (Chairman, DLSA). Initially for a period of two years on contract basis with extension on satisfactory pe...
How to Apply
Use the standard form of application annexed with the notification along with two passport size photographs. Enclose self-attested photocopies of educational qualification and experience certificate. Submit the duly filled application along with documents in person or by post on or before 23 January 2026 (5:00 P.M.) to: 'CHAIRMAN/PRINCIPAL DISTRICT JUDGE, District Legal Services Authority, ADR Bui...
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Details on this page are taken from the official notification published by District Legal Services Authority, Tiruchirappalli (DLSA Tiruchirappalli). Last updated 2 Feb 2026. Get alerts for jobs like this.