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Criminal Defence Solicitor (Speculative)

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Reference:0285 

Salary:£32,430 - £41,880 

Working pattern:Full time, Fixed Term or Permanent 

Location:Not yet specified 

Closing date:17 June 2018 at midnight 

The Public Defence Solicitors’ Office (PDSO) provides high quality criminal legal defence services in all of the criminal courts in Scotland.

We're currently looking for three solicitors: one in Ayr; two in Glasgow (one of which is for a fixed term period of 6 months with the possibility of extension).

To be considered for any solicitor vacancies which may arise within the PDSO you must be an enrolled solicitor with a full, current unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of Scotland; a current valid driving licence (highly desirable, but not always essential, depending on the location); and (ideally) a minimum of 1 year’s criminal court experience in Scots Law. Computer literacy in Word, Excel, time and case recording would be highly desirable.

In return our benefits package includes a competitive holiday entitlement and a contributory defined benefit pension scheme.

Please note that interviews may be arranged at short notice after the closing date.

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Application Information

Please apply online.

For assistance, email recruitment@slab.org.uk, or phone 0131 240 2027.