Update on client payments due to the Legal Aid Fund
10 November 2020
An update to steps put in place to help clients with payments, including contributions, expenses awards and terminations of legal aid.
All solicitor updates
Research on use of interim fees uptake during Covid-19
4 November 2020
Details of research with solicitors who have not submitted any interim fees to find out if there are any barriers to using Covid-19 interim fee arrangements
Civil
Civil legal aid research published
2 November 2020
See published research on rural issues literature review and our 2019 survey of civil solicitors.
Vacancies
Finance Administrative Officer
2 November 2020
This full time role is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in finance, payroll and accounts who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills.
Vacancies
Corporate Support Assistant
30 October 2020
A great opportunity to join our team in the Chief Executive’s Office, providing administration and business support.
All solicitor updates
Legal aid framework project publishes first policies and decision-makers’ guidance
29 October 2020
An update about a project to develop a new framework for our policies and guidance on legal aid applications and accounts.
Recruitment process underway for new legal and non-legal Board members
27 October 2020
Applications are invited for two roles on our Board - one legal member and one non-legal member.
Vacancies
Extended recruitment deadline: Two solicitors for CLAO Inverness
19 October 2020
We have vacancies for two solicitors in our Civil Legal Assistance Office network as part of the Highland and Islands team in Inverness.
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Covid-19: Applicants’ signatures on online declaration forms
7 October 2020
Advice on applications being submitted without clients signing legal aid declarations during Covid-19 restrictions
Civil
Covid-19: Civil Legal Aid payments
7 October 2020
Update on who to contact if clients have change in their financial circumstances or difficulty in making their payments
