Posted by Odisha State Legal Services Authority, Cuttack invites applications for the post of Full-Time Legal Aid Lawyers in the Legal Aid Defense Counsel office in 15 Districts of the state of Odisha.
Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
Essential Qualification and Experience
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.
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.
Applying Procedure
• Interested candidates are required to submit their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to the office of Secretary State Legal Service Authority, Odisha, Cuttack on or before 05.09.2022 by 5:00 PM.
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