Closing noon on 19 November 2024

The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to the Office of Sheriff. This is an important opportunity to contribute to justice in Scotland.

The Office of Sheriff Role Profile, provided by the Judicial Office for Scotland, provides applicants with information about the role. The salary for a full-time Sheriff is £167,167.

It is expected that successful applicants will commence training with the Judicial Institute in June 2025 and take up post on completion of this induction.

The essential requirement for the role of a Sheriff is to possess the ability and legal standing to perform the functions of the office. This requires knowledge and experience not only of civil law and practice but also that relating to summary and solemn crime.

It is essential that those applying for appointment as a Sheriff who do not have knowledge or experience in each of these disciplines demonstrate the ability to acquire knowledge in unfamiliar areas of the law.

We encourage applications from a wide and diverse range of suitably qualified people. The principles of fair and open competition will apply and recommendation for appointment will be made solely on merit.

Further information and details on how to apply can be found on the JABS website.

Applications must be submitted by noon on 19 November 2024.