- For Assistant Legal Aid Defense Counsel:
- Professional Degree (LL.B.) is implied, as applicants are required to have practice in criminal law.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Thorough understanding of ethical duties of a defense counsel.
- For Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel:
- 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 defense counsel.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with others with capability to lead.
- Must have handled at least 30 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (may be relaxed in appropriate circumstances).
- Knowledge of computer system (preferable).
- Quality to lead the team with capacity to manage the office.
- For Deputy 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 defense 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).
- IT Knowledge with proficiency in work.
Note: Qualifications may be relaxed in exceptional circumstances with approval from the Executive Chairman SLSA.