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Vacancies

We’re recruiting! We have CLAO vacancies for two solicitors and a trainee solicitor

2 October 2020

We have vacancies for two solicitors and a trainee solicitor in our Civil Legal Assistance Office network as part of the Highland and Islands team in Inverness.

Criminal

Consultation launched about application of the Interests of Justice test in summary criminal sheriff court proceedings

1 October 2020

Details on our consultation about how we apply the Interests of Justice test in summary criminal proceedings in the sheriff court and how to submit your views

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ABWOR can now be made available to appeal refusal of historical sexual offence disregards

25 September 2020

Find out about prior approval and eligibility to appeal refusal of historical sexual offence disregards

Grant funding

New funding to support access to debt advice services

23 September 2020

Debt Advice Journey Programme funding will support access and manage demand to debt advice, allocated by the Scottish Government.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Performance Auditor

18 September 2020

An exciting opportunity for a methodical, self-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Vacancies

Vacancies: Solicitor Contact Line (SCL) Criminal Defence Solicitor x2

18 September 2020

We are currently recruiting for two Criminal Defence Solicitors within our Solicitor Contact Line, one full-time and one part-time role.

Criminal

Solicitors contacting Criminal Applications team

9 September 2020

See new phone numbers we've added to make it easier for solicitors with specific queries to contact our Criminal Applications team

Legal aid solicitor data on impact of Covid-19

7 September 2020

Information on solicitor applications and accounts for the period from beginning of March to the end of August

Civil

Covid-19: Provision now available to submit interim claims under advice and assistance where there is a prospect of property being recovered or preserved

4 August 2020

Guidance on submitting interim payment claims in A&A in cases during Covid-19 where there is a prospect of property being recovered or preserved

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Covid-19: Payment to be made in full for civil schedule 5 (detailed fees), solemn criminal and children’s interim fee claims

4 August 2020

Streamlined procedures for payment in full that will operate until the expiry of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020