🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re recruiting a highly organised, proactive coordinator to lead & develop PDSO business support from our Glasgow or Ayr office – juggle leadership, technical systems knowledge, and day-to-day operational delivery. ℹ️ bit.ly/NSCoordAyGl #Scotland #Jobs #Glasgow #Ayr #scotslegalaid

Join our twice weekly webinars to prepare for our move to ScotAccount as a secure and simple way to sign into Legal Aid Online (LAOL). Law accountants - we're holding a special webinar on Wed 4 March specifically for you. See our update for full details lnkd.in/ezPEzpyQ

🚨#JobAlert🚨 We’re #hiring a committed & confident #securityengineer to join our Digital Services team to maintain & improve our cybersecurity, ensuring our systems remain secure, resilient & well-governed. ℹ️https://bit.ly/SecEnDS #cybersecurity #digital #governance

Use our online system (LAOL)? Join the first of our twice-weekly WEBINARS on Tues 17 Feb at 4pm for help with our move to ScotAccount - a secure & simple way to sign into LAOL. Details for joining the webinar on the banner when you log into LAOL. See our latest update for more details bit.ly/3Zy12Yg

Do you use our online system? Are you registered with ScotAccount? We're moving to ScotAccount in March as a secure & simple way to sign into Legal Aid Online. See our latest update to find out what you need to do - or join our twice-weekly webinars from 17 Feb to help with the move bit.ly/3Zy12Yg

🚨#JobAlert🚨 We’re #hiring a committed & confident #criminal #defence #solicitor for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference & deliver high-quality legal representation in solemn & summary proceedings. ℹ️ bit.ly/PDSOEdSolFeb26 #Edinburgh #Jobs #ScotsLaw #scotslegalaid

We’ve published our annual report for the year to 31 March 2025, with statistics & findings highlighting the Criminal Quality Assurance Scheme is still meeting its dual aims of providing assurance & driving continuous improvement. ℹ️ bit.ly/QCASAR2425

The issue with our website has now been resolved by our host provider. Apologies again for any inconvenience caused by the downtime.

We are still working with our host provider to resolve the issue with our websites. We apologise for any inconvenience. Access LAOL directly at clientprod.slab.org.uk/slabSpringMv...

There is an issue with our websites which our host provider is trying to resolve. We apologise for any inconvenience. Access LAOL directly at authprod.slab.org.uk/oauth2sso/lo...

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re looking for an Assessment Officer to ensure #accounts & negotiations are assessed accurately in accordance with relevant legislation, policy & guidance. Help ensure public #funds are managed responsibly & build working relationships with #legal professionals. ℹ️ bit.ly/AOAJAN26

We met last week with @lawscot’s civil and criminal legal aid committees. We've agreed to meet regularly to share perspectives & insights on the operation of the legal aid system. This is another way we can engage & collaborate to make the current system better & build the system of the future

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 An exciting opportunity & hands-on role for an experienced #developer with a positive, improvement-focused attitude to play a key role in building, improving & modernising the digital systems that support legal aid in Scotland. ℹ️ bit.ly/SnDvJan26

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re looking for a Secretarial Administrator to join our Inverness office & provide efficient, high-quality legal admin & casework support to solicitors & heads of office across the CLAO network. ℹ️ bit.ly/HISecAdJan26

We’ve published an update asking all Legal Aid Online (LAOL) users to check their registered email address, as part of preparations to move to ScotAccount and Multi-Factor Authentication to strengthen system security. ℹ️ bit.ly/LAOLMFAEMAIL

From Mon 26 January, we're introducing an automated reminder system. This notification flags where interim payments made but no activity is showing on our records in past 12 months for cases where a final account has not been received. Full details bit.ly/4b94Lm6

The issue with our online system LAOL has now been resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience this downtime has caused.

LAOL is currently offline. We're still investigating the issue with suppliers to resolve the problem. We'll update you when more information is available. Apologies for any inconvenience. Urgent contact details: bit.ly/4qnvXCv

We're still investigating an issue with our online system LAOL, which is currently offline. We're working with suppliers to resolve the problem. We'll update you when more information is available. Apologies for any inconvenience. Urgent contact details: bit.ly/4qnvXCv

Our online system LAOL is currently unavailable due to a system issue. We are working with our suppliers to resolve this issue. We will update you when more information becomes available. Apologies for any inconvenience. Urgent contact details are here: bit.ly/4pI1XQx

Just a 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 that Legal Aid Online will 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲𝗽𝗺 this evening for important system updates. Please ensure you're logged off to avoid having your sessions terminated.

An event that children’s solicitors will be interested in: Thursday 15 January at 1pm. Eventbrite: bit.ly/OHOVGPG Join Our Hearings, Our Voice for an online session discussing this new guide on the key role solicitors play in children’s hearings. #childrenshearings #solicitors #childrensrights

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re looking for an #AssessmentOfficer to join our Principal Sums team in a varied role combining financial assessment, decision-making & clear communication with solicitors & assisted persons. ℹ️ bit.ly/AssessPS26 #Edinburgh #Scotland #Jobs #finance #legalaid #scotslegalaid

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re looking for a committed #solicitor to join our expert & supportive team to deliver varied & complex legal aid advice & representation in key areas like child law, public family law, AWI & housing. ℹ️ bit.ly/SolHIJan26 #Jobs #ScotsLaw #civil #legalassistance #legalaid #inverness

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re looking for a motivated leader to manage day-to-day operations at CLAO #Aberdeen alongside managing your own legal aid caseload in key areas like public family law and housing. ℹ️ bit.ly/HoOAb26 #Jobs #ScotsLaw #civil #legalassistance #solicitor #management

We're recruiting a Principal Legal Adviser who will provide legal support & guidance to the Chief Executive, Executive Team, Board & Committees, via legal advice & support on specific technical aspects of legal aid legislation & wider matters of Scots Law. Full details: lnkd.in/eKYiHKs5

“We meet regularly and have meaningful conversations which make a difference to the running of the organisation.” (Judith Robertson) We're looking for 5 new Board Members to take up appointment from 1 April 2026. ⏰: Mon 12 Jan, 1pm. ℹ️ including online recruitment event recording: bit.ly/44Mm08E

There will be no access to Legal Aid Online (LAOL) on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 from 𝟲𝗽𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟵𝗽𝗺 so we can deploy our new prior approval screens. Full details: bit.ly/PAJAN26 Apologies for any inconvenience this downtime causes; we always try to minimise service disruption at peak times.

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re looking for a Product Manager to lead an Agile team and shape our digital development work, managing delivery rhythms and aligning growth with our organisational priorities. ℹ️ bit.ly/SLABProManDe... #Edinburgh #Jobs #Agile #development #digital

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re seeking an organised & motivated Secretarial #Administrator for our PDSO #Falkirk office to provide efficient, high-quality legal administration & casework, supporting our solicitors & ensuring clients receive the highest standard of service. ℹ️ bit.ly/PDSOSecAdFalk

🚨#JOBALERT🚨 We're recruiting for an Internal #Auditor to effectively & efficiently deliver assignments in accordance with organisational standards, playing a vital part in ensuring effective governance of SLAB. 🔗: bit.ly/IntAudSLAB #JobSearch #recruiting #audit #finance #compliance #accounting

Join our Board: recruitment underway for 5 Board Members. Ministers are appointing a new legal member (Fac of Adv), a legal member (LSS), 1 member with court experience and 2 non-legal members. New terms will commence 1/4/26. Closing date is 1pm on 12/1/26 bit.ly/44Mm08E

🚨 #JobAlert 🚨 We’re seeking an organised & motivated Secretarial #Administrator for our PDSO #Edinburgh office to provide efficient, high-quality legal administration & casework, supporting our solicitors & ensuring clients receive the highest standard of service. ℹ️https://bit.ly/SecAdPDSOEdDec25

Our offices are closed on Monday 1 December for the St Andrew’s Day bank holiday. For payment dates for the profession and our emergency helpline details, please see our update: bit.ly/3M6qYXs

Our website is now back online. Apologies for any inconvenience caused by the downtime.

There is an issue with our websites which our host provider is trying to resolve. We apologise for any inconvenience. Access LAOL directly at authprod.slab.org.uk/oauth2sso/lo...

We will be closed on Monday 1 December. Details of our opening hours & payment dates over Christmas & New Year, & emergency Helpline arrangements for URGENT Criminal, Civil or Children’s business that cannot wait are here: bit.ly/STAFESTPAYHELP.

🚨#JobAlert🚨 We’re seeking an organised and motivated #Administrator to join our CLAO #Inverness office to provide efficient, high-quality casework support, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of service. ℹ️ bit.ly/SecAdCLAOInv

🚨#JobAlert🚨 We’re looking for an organised & proactive #solicitor on a fixed-term contract to handle a varied civil legal aid caseload, predominantly in housing. ℹ️ bit.ly/SolCLAOEdNov #Edinburgh #Jobs #legal #law #Scotslaw

🚨#JobAlert🚨 We’re looking for an organised & proactive #administrator on a fixed-term contract to play a key role in providing an efficient, high-quality service, ensuring smooth day-to-day running of business support operations. ℹ️ bit.ly/AdminOffCLAOEd #Edinburgh #Jobs

Our 2024-25 annual report shows the cost of legal assistance at £169m (up 12%), funding 170,000 grants in civil, criminal & children’s matters. CEO Colin Lancaster says report shows legal aid’s vital role in supporting access to justice, but reform needed due to systemic limitations bit.ly/48U41A9

🚨#JobAlert🚨 We’re looking for a committed & capable #Solicitor to join our #Aberdeen team. You’ll handle a varied & complex legal aid caseload, delivering high-quality, trauma-informed legal advice & representation in key civil areas like child law, public family law, & housing. ℹ️ bit.ly/SolAbCLAO

Thanks to those who have responded to our micro-survey measuring solicitor satisfaction. We’re sending a 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 to participate and answer three simple questions. Please take part. 𝐹𝑢𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: bit.ly/4qegEMM.

🚨#JobAlert🚨 We’re seeking an organised and motivated Secretarial #Administrator to join our CLAO #Inverness office and provide efficient, high-quality legal administrative and casework support, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of service. ℹ️https://bit.ly/SecAdCLAOInv

Tell us how we're doing. We're emailing solicitors a micro-survey about our applications and accounts service for civil, children’s and criminal legal aid. Feedback helps us review and make changes to our business processes where appropriate and regulations allow. Please take part. bit.ly/4qegEMM

The earlier issues experienced with our phone system have been traced and resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. Many thanks for your patience.

Phone system: following an issue with our phone system we are now able to receive calls but are still unable to make outgoing calls. Our third party support is still working to resolve the issue. Apologies for any convenience.

Phone system down: we're currently not able to receive or make calls. Our third party support is working to resolve the issue. Please visit our Contact us page - there are email addresses for our teams. Apologies for any convenience www.slab.org.uk/corporate-information/contact-us/

🚨#JobAlert🚨 We’re #hiring a committed & confident #criminal #defence #solicitor for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference & deliver high-quality legal representation in solemn & summary proceedings. ℹ️ bit.ly/solpdsoedsep #Edinburgh #Jobs #ScotsLaw

Just a reminder of Legal Aid Online (LAOL) downtime this Saturday from 7pm to 10pm for maintenance.