The Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is inviting applications for one Legal Officer (Young Professional-II) position with ₹45,000 monthly remuneration.
About Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
The Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is inviting applications for the position of Legal Officer (Young Professional-II).
The role involves legal practice, research, litigation and related legal work, with a focus on criminal law, prosecution, investigation and court-related matters.
About the Opportunity
The Tamil Nadu Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau is seeking one Legal Officer (Young Professional-II). The selected candidate will work on legal matters involving wildlife crime, forest offences, environmental laws and related litigation and prosecution work.
The position requires experience in legal drafting, case-law research, coordination with investigating agencies and prosecution authorities, and handling wildlife crime and forest offence cases.
Number of Positions
There is 1 position available for Legal Officer (Young Professional-II).
Age Limit
Candidates must be up to 40 years of age.
Remuneration
The selected candidate will receive a consolidated remuneration of ₹45,000 per month.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B./B.L.) from a university recognised by the Bar Council of India.
- Candidates must be enrolled as an Advocate with a State Bar Council.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in legal practice, legal research, litigation or related legal work.
- Candidates should have experience in criminal law, prosecution, investigation or court-related matters.
- Candidates should have knowledge or experience in the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, Indian Forest Act, 1927, Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and other relevant forest and environmental laws.
- Candidates should have experience in drafting legal opinions, notices, petitions, affidavits, replies and other legal documents.
- Candidates should have experience handling wildlife crime and forest offence cases.
- Candidates should have experience coordinating with investigating agencies and prosecution authorities.
- Candidates should have knowledge of judicial precedents and case-law research, particularly relating to wildlife and environmental offences.
Roles & Responsibilities
Legal Research
The selected candidate will undertake legal research and work with judicial precedents and case law relating to wildlife and environmental offences.
Legal Drafting
The role involves drafting legal opinions, notices, petitions, affidavits, replies and other legal documents.
Litigation & Prosecution
The selected candidate will handle legal work connected with litigation, prosecution, wildlife crime and forest offence cases.
Investigation Coordination
The position involves coordinating with investigating agencies and prosecution authorities in matters relating to forest and wildlife offences.
Deadline
The last date to apply is September 19, 2026.
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Application Procedure
Interested candidates may apply through the official application process.
Candidates may also refer to the official notification for complete application details.
