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

All solicitor updates

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

Vacancies

Vacancy: Head of Office (PDSO Glasgow)

30 July 2020

Fantastic career opportunity for an experienced criminal lawyer in the public sector, managing a team of solicitors and administration staff.

Vacancies

Vacancy: Senior Tester

29 July 2020

A great opportunity to play a major role at SLAB, planning regression testing for deployments and delivering training to both internal and external users.

Criminal

Covid-19: Counsel – interim fee claims for preparation in criminal cases

10 July 2020

Update explaining option for counsel to claim fees during Covid-19 for preparation work in criminal cases prior to case conclusion

All solicitor updates

Covid-19: New streamlined procedures for submitting interim accounts for Solemn Criminal & Children’s proceedings

30 June 2020

System changes have been made and, with effect from 1 July 2020, you will no longer require to upload any account in support of your interim fee claim.