About the Organization
The District Legal Services Authority, Kanniyakumari, functioning under the Legal Services Authorities framework, provides free and competent legal aid to eligible persons and ensures access to justice through legal representation, ADR mechanisms, and legal awareness initiatives.
Type / Nature of Opportunity
Government Legal Job Opportunity
About the Role
The District Legal Services Authority, Kanniyakumari District Court Campus, Nagercoil, invites applications from eligible advocates for full-time engagement as Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel.
Eligibility Criteria
- Advocates with 0 to 3 years of practice in criminal law
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Sound understanding of ethical duties of a defense counsel
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent legal writing and research skills
- IT proficiency and ability to work with digital tools
Mode of Work
Offline
Location: District Court Campus, Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
Salary / Remuneration
- Monthly remuneration ranging from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000
Important Dates and Timelines
- Last Date to Apply: 31 December 2025
Application Process
Eligible candidates must submit their application in the prescribed format to the following address on or before the last date:
The Chairman,
District Legal Services Authority,
ADR Centre, Combined Court Buildings,
Court Road, Nagercoil – 629001
Important Notes / Additional Information
- Applications must be submitted strictly in the prescribed format.
- Engagement is full-time in nature.
- Only applications received on or before the deadline will be considered.
Official Notification
- Official notification and application format are available at the official link provided in the recruitment notice.https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3ec01a4380923dd651c195b1631af7c82/uploads/2025/12/2025121767.pdf
