Kerala State Legal Services Authority Is Hiring Legal Aid Counsel

Kerala State Legal Services Authority(KSLSA) applications are invited from eligible lawyers having requisite qualifications for Contractual full time engagement for the posts of Chief Legal Aid Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsels, Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsels as per scheme in each district proposed.

No of post: 14-CLAC, 29- DCLADC, 57- ALADC

Essential Qualifications:

a) Chief Legal Aid 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 computer system, preferable.

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

b) 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,

• IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.

c) Assistant Legal Aid 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 in work.

How to apply: The Scheme of engagement along with application form may be downloaded from the official website of KeLSA, www.kelsa.nic.in and also from the notice board of DLSA concerned. The duly filled application form along with self- attested copies of documentsmay be submitted to concerned DLSA, wherein the candidate desires to apply through speed post orin an envelope personally in the office of the Secretary, DLSA on or before 5th September 2022 by 17.00 Hrs. Any application received after the due date shall not be considered.

Last date to apply: 5th September 2022