DLSA Narnaul Legal Aid Defense Counsel Recruitment 2026

About This Job

District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Narnaul is hiring 3 Legal Aid Defense Counsel — 1 Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel and 2 Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsels — on a contractual full-time basis. If you are a practicing lawyer with 7 to 10 years of criminal law experience, you can apply by post or in person. The last date to submit your application is 10 May 2026 before 5:00 PM. The monthly honorarium ranges from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 70,000 (Class-C district rate) depending on the post.

DLSA Narnaul Legal Aid Defense Counsel Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Narnaul, District Mahendergarh, Haryana has issued a notice inviting applications for contractual engagement of full-time legal aid lawyers under the Legal Aid Defence Counsel Scheme. This scheme is administered under the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) guidelines. Selected lawyers will work exclusively for the DLSA — they will not be permitted to take private cases or any other retainership during the engagement period. The initial engagement is for 2 years, extendable year to year based on performance.

Vacancy Details

Note: Narnaul is classified as a Class-C district under NALSA guidelines. Honorarium rates for Class-A (Faridabad) and Class-B districts are higher.

Who Can Apply?

For Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel (1 Post):

• Qualification: Law degree (LLB) from a recognized university — enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of practice in criminal law
• Trial Experience: Must have handled at least 25 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxation possible in appropriate cases as approved by the Executive Chairperson, HALSA)
• Other Skills: Excellent oral and written communication, thorough understanding of criminal law and ethical duties of a defence counsel, ability to lead a team, computer knowledge (preferable)

For Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel (2 Posts):

• Qualification: Law degree (LLB) from a recognized university — enrolled as an advocate with the Bar Council
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of practice in criminal law
• Trial Experience: Must have handled at least 15 criminal trials in Sessions Courts (relaxation possible as approved by HALSA)
• Other Skills: Skill in legal research, IT knowledge, excellent communication, understanding of defence counsel duties

Candidates already engaged as Legal Aid Defence Counsels are eligible to apply for a higher post than they currently hold.

Honorarium (Monthly)

• Chief Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Rs. 70,000/month (Class-C district rate for Narnaul)
• Deputy Legal Aid Defense Counsel: Rs. 50,000/month (Class-C district rate for Narnaul)
• Reference: Class-A districts (Faridabad) pay Rs. 90,000/Rs. 70,000; Class-B districts pay Rs. 80,000/Rs. 60,000 for the same posts
• This is a contractual engagement — honorarium is as per NALSA/HALSA guidelines

Selection Process

Selection is based on review of applications and merit. There is no written exam.

1. Application Screening: All applications received with required documents will be reviewed for eligibility
2. Merit/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be evaluated based on their experience, trial record, and qualifications as per NALSA guidelines
3. Document Verification: Original documents verified at the time of selection

How to Apply

1. Download the application form (Annexure B) from the official website at narnaul.dcourts.gov.in
2. Fill in the application form completely
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents
4. Send the application by speed-post or submit in person to:
   Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, ADR Centre, Judicial Complex, Narnaul
   Helpline: 01282-250322 | Email: nrldlsa@gmail.com
5. Submit before 10 May 2026 at 5:00 PM — late or incomplete applications will not be considered

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 9 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 10 May 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
• Application Mode: Offline (Speed-post or in-person)

• Conduct criminal trials, appeals, and bail matters in courts on behalf of legal aid clients
• Assign and supervise duties of Deputy and Assistant Legal Aid Defence Counsels in the office
• Prepare and execute effective defence strategies through thorough legal research for each case
• Maintain complete and up-to-date case files and records of all legal aid seekers
• Ensure proper documentation of legal aid assistance provided and progress of cases
• Conduct client interviews and keep clients and their family members updated on case progress
• Visit prisons and handle remand work, bail applications as assigned
• Guide law students and assistant counsel attached to the office in legal research