Engagement Of Legal Aid Lawyers In Legal Aid Defense Counsel Office, Rajasthan
The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RLSA) is inviting applications 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 36 Judicial Districts of Rajasthan.
Location: Rajasthan
No. of Posts: 222 (Chief LADC-1; Deputy LADC- 86; Assistant LADC- 135)
Honorarium:
For Class-A towns (Population more than 10 lacs) -
1. Chief LADC: ₹ 70,000 to 1,00,000/-
2. Deputy LADC: ₹ 50,000 to 75,000/- each
3. Assistant LADC: ₹ 25,000 to 45,000/- each
For Class-B towns (Population more than 2 lacs but below 10 lacs) -
1. Chief LADC: ₹ 65,000 to 80,000/-
2. Deputy LADC: ₹ 40,000 to 60,000/- each
3. Assistant LADC: ₹ 20,000 to 35,000/- each
For class-C (Population below 2 lacs) or Rest of the towns -
1. Chief LADC: ₹ 60,000 to 70,000/-
2. Deputy LADC: ₹ 30,000 to 50,000/- each
3. Assistant LADC: ₹ 20,000 to 30,000/- each
Educational Qualification: LL.B.
Eligibility:
Chief LADC -
• 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.
Deputy LADC -
• 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.
Assistant LADC -
• 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: Candidates may apply by filling out the prescribed application form attached to the notification.
Last Date to Apply: August 14, 2024, by 5 p.m.
