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Children's

Children’s Duty Scheme – automatic enrolment for 2020-21 plans

20 February 2020

Update explaining auto-enrolment of duty scheme solicitors onto the 2020-21 plans and how to join/leave the scheme.

General

Vacancy: Assistant Support Officer

19 February 2020

We're recruiting a full time Assistant Support officer within the Information Systems Department of our Corporate Services Directorate.

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Vacancy PDSO Inverness: Criminal Defence Solicitor

31 January 2020

We're recruiting for a Criminal Defence Solicitor in our PDSO Inverness office. Excellent opportunity to join a highly motivated team of solicitors.

Civil

New process for submitting a civil claim for interim payment of fees in paper format

27 January 2020

Find out how to submit a paper claim for interim payment of fees from Thursday 30 January.

General

Problem with SLAB phone system resolved

23 January 2020

The problem with our phone system has been resolved.

General

Vacancy: Communications Officer

22 January 2020

We're recruiting for a communications officer in our Edinburgh office. Great opportunity to join our small team in a varied and interesting role.