Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal - Solicitor Vacancy

One vacancy has arisen for a solicitor member of the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal (SSDT) . The deadline for all applications is Tuesday 19th March at 12noon.

About the solicitor vacancy

Selection Criteria

Solicitor members should be able to/have:

• Effectively analyse written and oral material to arrive at balanced and objective decisions.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Speak clearly, calmly and concisely, giving reasons when required.
• Work as part of a team.
• Know how the Tribunal fits within the disciplinary system.
• Understand the different types of cases.

Solicitor members cannot be members of the Council of the Law Society (or its committees) while they are members of the Tribunal.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

Members are required to attend Tribunal hearings. The Tribunal carries out most of its procedural and preliminary business by video conference. Most substantive hearings (especially if witness evidence is led) are held in person. Solicitor members will be expected to attend both virtual and in person hearings.

Hearings generally commence at 10:00 am and conclude by 4:30 pm or whenever business is concluded. Members are also required to read papers in preparation for the hearings. These papers are made available to members a week in advance of the hearing. Members also read and approve draft findings produced after the meeting.

There is a compulsory annual training day all members to consider any changes in legislation or any other developments, which might affect the work of the Tribunal. Members are also expected to attend the Tribunal’s Annual General Meeting which is a half day meeting by video conference.

Solicitor members are now paid a preparation fee of £60.23 and an attendance fee of £236.47 for each full hearing/training/meeting day (total £296.70). The half day fees are £60.23 for preparation and £118.24 for attendance (total £178.47).

Length of Term

The appointments are for five years and will commence immediately upon approval. Further re-appointment may be possible.

How to Apply

To apply please download the application form on this page. The deadline for all applications is Tuesday 19 March at 12noon.

Application Process

The Nominations Committee will review all applications and put their selection forward to the Society’s Council for consideration. The Lord President is then presented with recommendations for appointment.

We will write to you informing you of your nomination and then the Clerk of the Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal will contact the successful candidates following the Lord President’s appointment.

For more information about this role, please contact the Tribunal Clerk on 01334 659088 or email enquiries@ssdt.org.uk

To view the vacancy and additional information, including application form, please click here.