The Law Society’s Locum Service connects firms seeking short or fixed-term assistance with experienced substitute solicitors.

For over 20 years, this interim staffing solution has helped firms facing a range of situations, from solicitors needing to take an unexpected break, to those looking for extra or specialised help during a busy project.

To be registered with the Service, our locums must be solicitors with a current practising certificate and have a minimum of five-year’s post admission experience.

Benefits

• Time-saving, tailored solution – Locums matched according to specific needs, such as area of practice and location.
• Knowledgeable candidates – Access a state-wide pool of locum solicitors with 15 to 20 years experience on average.

Requirements

Any firm and/or solicitor can use the Locum Service to post assignments and access interim staff.

To find out more about the Service and its fees, please read the Locum information sheet.

Requesting a Locum

To request a Locum, please download and complete and return the Locum assignment request application.

Please note that the Locum assignment request application form has recently been updated. Please ensure all requests for Locums are emailed using the updated form.