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General

Advice and representation provided through police and court duty schemes

26 September 2024

Clarification on how the police and court duty schemes we run operate and their effectiveness in providing advice.

Civil

Changes to recording work where fees are time-based

25 September 2024

Upcoming changes to the Legal Aid Online accounts system will require start and stop times for only time-based work entries in civil and children's accounts

Vacancies

Vacancy: Facilities Manager

23 September 2024

Recruiting a permanent, full-time Facilities Manager to deliver efficient building functions & effective health & safety, with deadline 14 October 2024.

Vacancies

Vacancies: Trainee Solicitors

18 September 2024

Recruiting three trainee solicitors to manage criminal & civil legal aid caseloads with comprehensive training & support on fixed term, full time basis.

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Accounts payment date today issued in error

16 September 2024

Accounts processed on Friday 13 September 2024 state issued remittance will be Monday 16 September, but payments will be processed on Tuesday 17 September 2024.

Vacancies

Lay member wanted for Civil Legal Aid Quality Assurance Sub-Committee (QAC)

2 September 2024

A non-solicitor with an interest in civil legal aid and regulation is invited to join the Civil Legal Aid Quality Assurance Sub-Committee (QAC) as lay member.

All solicitor updates

Policies and guidance published on the preparation and assessment of solicitors’ legal assistance accounts

28 August 2024

Comprehensive accounts guidance is now available for all types of advice and assistance and legal aid accounts chargeable on a detailed fees basis

Criminal

Reminder on applications for legal aid for criminal appeals

28 August 2024

Guidance on the importance of following the two-stage approach to appeals to ensure cover is in place

All solicitor updates

Payment dates over 26 August bank holiday

22 August 2024

The Bank Holiday on 26 August will affect BACS payments to the profession

Vacancies

Vacancy: Senior Solicitor

14 August 2024

Recruiting a Senior Solicitor in Edinburgh to provide expert legal support & advice across our diverse departments. Deadline for applications 4 September 2024.