The qualifications for Deputy Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel are:
• Practice in Criminal law for at least 7 years. You should have experience in handling criminal cases at various stages, such as pre-arrest, remand, trial and appeal
• Excellent understanding of criminal law. You should have knowledge of the substantive and procedural laws related to criminal matters, such as the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, the Indian Evidence Act, etc
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. You should be able to communicate effectively and persuasively with your clients, the court, the prosecution and other parties involved in the case. You should also be able to draft clear and concise legal documents, such as bail applications, petitions, appeals, etc
• Skill in legal research. You should be able to conduct thorough and relevant research on legal issues, precedents, judgments and statutes using various sources, such as books, journals, online databases, etc