Legal Aid Defense Counsel Vacancy at Manipur State Legal Services Authority
Manipur State Legal Services Authority invites applications for the post of Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel for the district of Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur and Thoubal under the LADCS Scheme, 2022 of National Legal Services Authority.
Name of the Post: Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel, and Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
No. of Post: 04 (Four) each
Essential Qualification and Experience
Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel
• A Degree in Law; and
• Practice in Criminal law for at least 10 years.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of criminal law.
• Thorough understanding of the ethical duties of a defense counsel.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others with the capability to lead.
• Quality to lead the team with the capacity to manage the office.
• Knowledge of computer systems is preferable
• Knowledge of the Manipuri Language
Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel
• A Degree in Law; and
• 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 the ethical duties of defense counsel.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others
• IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.
• Knowledge of the Manipuri Language.
Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel
• A Degree in Law; and
• Practice in Criminal law for at least 0 to 3 years.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of the ethical duties of defense counsel.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• IT Knowledge with high proficiency in work.
• Knowledge of the Manipuri Language
How to apply?
• Interested candidates are required to submit their application in the prescribed format and shall submit it to the Office of Manipur State Legal Services Authority, ADR Building, Lamphel Courts Complex, Lamphelpat on or before 20.03.2023
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