We’re looking for a highly organised, proactive coordinator to lead & develop PDSO business support across our many locations, from our Glasgow or Ayr office.
In preparation for the move to ScotAccount we are holding twice weekly webinars - with a session specifically for law accountants on 4 March at 11.30.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Security Engineer
24 February 2026
Join our Digital Services team to maintain and improve our cybersecurity and ensure our systems remain secure, resilient, and well-governed.
Civil
New guidance on Curators appointed in sheriff court family actions
23 February 2026
The guidance outlines our requirements at the Applications and Accounts stages when a Curator is appointed.
General
Board members re-appointed by Minister
12 February 2026
Siobhian Brown MSP has announced the re-appointments of Judith Robertson, Brigid Whoriskey, and Gavin Stevenson as Members of the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
All solicitor updates
Keeping LAOL secure: Are you registered with ScotAccount?
11 February 2026
We're starting twice-weekly webinars to help with the move to ScotAccount for users logging into our online system
Civil
Policy and guidance for clawback in Advice and Assistance updated
9 February 2026
Amendments to Hardship - unreasonable difficulty or delay intended to allow payments to be made within a more reasonable timescale.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Solicitor – PDSO Edinburgh
3 February 2026
A great opportunity for an excellent criminal litigator to make a real difference by delivering impactful legal services & promoting access to justice.
Criminal
Report on findings from the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme for Criminal Legal Assistance for 2024-25
2 February 2026
The latest Annual Report of the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) is published setting out statistics, issues and findings for the year to 31 March 2025.
Vacancies
Vacancy: Assessment Officer – Accounts
29 January 2026
Ensure accounts and negotiations are assessed promptly and accurately in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, and guidance.
