2 x Criminal Defence Solicitors (1.0 + 0.5)

Role Details

Reference No: 0326
Closing Date: 12th October 2020 11:59pm
Company / Division: Solicitor Contact Line (SCL)
Location: Edinburgh (with homeworking)
Salary: Circa £31,510
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract & Permanent
Positions Available: 2

Job Description

The Solicitor Contact Line is a service operated by the Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB), the public authority which administers legal aid in Scotland. We advise and represent clients who are eligible for criminal legal aid in summary and solemn cases at every level across Scotland’s busiest courts.

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

The full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract will be well suited to candidates looking for temporary stability and the opportunity to build experience while working in a busy office.

The permanent part-time post, with a total of 18.5 hours per week, will be ideal for an individual who needs more flexibility while caring for others, studying or supplementing another income.

Usually based at our headquarters in Edinburgh with some homeworking, you will be working a variable shift pattern supporting a 24/7 service. You should be willing to attend police stations across Scotland and elsewhere in the UK, to provide individuals with advice.

In addition to providing legal advice, you will also be required to carry out administrative tasks, desk-based legal tasks and general related tasks as directed by the SCL Team Leader.

As a business, we are a highly ethical organisation offering a stable and secure career opportunity within a public service. Our reward package includes competitive annual leave entitlement, flexible hours, remote working and a contributory pension scheme. We also offer our employees access to comprehensive learning and development opportunities and wellbeing support.

To apply and access a full job description and person specification, please visit our recruitment portal page. For assistance, please contact Klaudia Hall on recruitment@slab.org.uk or phone 0131 240 2027.

Contact Details

Primary Contact: Klaudia Hall
Telephone Number: 0131 240 2027
Email Address: recruitment@slab.org.uk