Careers

Working for COPFS – details of jobs available and how to apply, training schemes, and what we can offer.

  • Current vacancies

    Opportunities available now at COPFS. Regularly updated listings with job specifications, closing dates and contact points.

  • Legal traineeships

    COPFS's legal traineeship is the final stage of qualifying as a Scottish solicitor and consists of a two-year supervised period of in-office training.

  • Benefits and wellbeing at work

    Benefits of working at COPFS, including pay scales, annual leave allowances, and how we support your wellbeing.

  • How to apply

    Details on applying for a job at COPFS. Also, find out how to submit a speculative application for future vacancies.

  • How your application is assessed - competency based

    Guidance on the stages and standards of the COPFS application competency-based assessment process, including scoring, assessment tasks, and more.

  • How your application is assessed - Success Profiles

    Guidance on the stages and standards of the COPFS application Success Profile based assessment process, including scoring, assessment tasks, and more.