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HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Gloucester

AI generated summary

  • You must motivate your team, communicate effectively, prioritize tasks, complete documents accurately, and adapt to new technologies quickly. Public speaking skills are essential.
  • You will manage daily Crown Court operations, communicate with judges, produce court documents, take verdicts, and support team wellbeing while adapting to new digital systems.

Requirements

  • Ability to motivate and support your team to deliver excellent customer service and achieve effective performance.
  • Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
  • Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
  • IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate must be able to work three full working days as a minimum. There will be team leader responsibility in this role and travel as and when business needs require. Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self-assurance to communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents. This position includes line management responsibility. You’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Crown Courts sitting daily, able to intervene in Court when required and maximise judicial sitting time. Your ability to focus will be key in taking verdicts, conducting arraignments, producing Court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently. You recognise the importance of the team’s overall wellbeing and meet objectives by setting clear direction and measuring through team and individual meetings. Resilient and keen to learn, you’re familiar with working within process and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we’re constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today’s world.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Court Clerk position?

The salary range for the Court Clerk position is £28,312 - £30,011.

Where is the Court Clerk position located?

This position is based at Gloucester Crown & County (and Cheltenham), GL1 2DE.

What type of contract is being offered for the Court Clerk position?

The Court Clerk position is a permanent contract.

What are the working patterns available for this role?

The working patterns available include flexible working, full-time, job share, and part-time.

What are the key responsibilities of a Court Clerk?

Key responsibilities include managing court documents, ensuring Crown Court hearings run smoothly, communicating with judges and participants, and overseeing the clerking team.

Are there any line management responsibilities in this role?

Yes, the Court Clerk position includes line management responsibility.

What skills and experience are required for the Court Clerk role?

Required skills include the ability to motivate and support the team, excellent communication and organizational abilities, and proficiency in IT.

What benefits come with the Court Clerk position?

Benefits include access to learning and development, a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, annual leave, public holidays, and a supportive working environment.

Is there a probation period for this position?

The job description does not specify a probation period; please check the supporting documents for more information.

What is the application process for this job?

The application process uses Success Profiles to assess your Behaviours, Strengths, and Experience. For further details, please refer to the provided links in the job description.

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HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

We're responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales.

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

This is the official LinkedIn page for the HM Courts & Tribunals Service. We are responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. We are also responsible for non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We work with an independent judiciary to provide a fair, efficient and effective justice system. We employ around 17,000 staff and operate from locations in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Through the courts and tribunals we give people and businesses access to justice, including: - victims and witnesses of crime - defendants accused of crimes - consumers in debt or with other disputes - people involved in the adoption or protection of children - businesses involved in commercial disputes - individuals asserting their employment rights or challenging the decisions of government bodies - people affected by relationship breakdown We follow the Ministry of Justice’s strategic vision for reform, to create a more effective, less costly and more responsive justice system for the public. We’re responsible for: - providing the supporting administration for a fair, efficient and accessible courts and tribunal system - supporting an independent judiciary in the administration of justice - driving improvements across all aspects of the administration of the courts and tribunals - collaborating effectively with other justice organisations and agencies, including the legal professions, to improve access to justice - working with government departments and agencies to improve the quality and timeliness of their decision- making, which will reduce the number of cases coming before courts and tribunals All our commercial contract opportunities over £10,000 can be found on the GOV.UK Contract Finder service: https://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder For more information on how we use social media, visit: https://bit.ly/2TDvAUV