Court Clerk

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

Sep 26

Applications are closed

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

Requirements

Applicants need to be able to work full time.
Able to speak publicly and within a Crown Court
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

Responsibilities

To ensure that a comprehensive log is kept of representation orders and that a judge’s report is available at all sentence hearings.
To accurately prepare case summaries for Resident Judge.
To determine accurately witnesses’ expenses within target times and provide written reasons within guidelines when requested.
Producing orders in line with Service Level Agreement targets.
Process general correspondence within target and procedural deadlines for any resulting amendments.
Ensure compliance with financial and operational risk management policies.
Undertake any given tasks as part of the role i.e., PA Role to Judiciary when needed; arranging marshalling and swearing in of Magistrates.
To ensure efficient through put of listed work in the allocated court room daily, giving appropriate support to judiciary and keeping the List Office and other agencies fully appraised of developments when necessary.
Confident public speaking and can adapt and change at short notice.
You are the focal point of the court room, the ability to control and project your public speaking.
To meet with the Judge before sitting and to be available in Court as needed.
To maintain full recording of hearings using the right technology ensuring accurate audio allocation to correct cases.
To sit in court daily and ensure that cases called on time, all parties are in court at appropriate time. Correct phraseology used for arraignment, empanelling, taking verdicts.
To maintain the court file including accurate recording of relevant matters and judicial decisions, accurate completion of forms, orders and results exported/shared onto the relevant Courts computer systems within Target.
Carry out 100% HMCTS assurance programme compliance of all Resulting and ensure risks are identified and managed.
Ensure that appropriate codes of conduct are applied to the Courtroom and other areas of the Court premises whilst sitting and during adjournments and to actively intervene and encourage compliance.
To ensure that obligations under the Victim Code and the standards under the Witness Charter are complied with.
Ensure all court users are treated fairly and with respect and understand how their own performance impacts on that of the court and the confidence of users.
Systems being used include emails, Microsoft Teams, Video Hearing Systems, Xhibit and HMCTS Common Platform.
Ensure that appropriate files are passed to administration teams within agreed target times.
Take part in and deliver employee engagement activities to effect good working relationships with staff and to improve service delivery and staff morale / motivation.
Follow HMCTS values, policies and procedures (including diversity, attendance and discipline).
Maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, supporting agencies, voluntary and user groups. Working with agencies to improve the level of service offered to users.
Apply Continuous Improvement principles, tools and techniques to working practices to improve efficiency of operations.
Perform any Incident Control Duties as needed in the ‘in court role’.
All Grade EO staff are expected to deal with other ad hoc management roles including line management of AA (Admin Assistant) / Ushers and AO (Admin Officer) staff as needed.
Work with staff to ensuring that casework is appropriately managed, providing information / advice where process deviations have occurred.
Identify and implement solutions to local problems, referring more complex problems to their line manager.
Ensure effective and prompt liaison with Judiciary, Counsel, List Officer, Jury Officer, Ushers and Court users to maintain high levels of court performance.
Ensure Customer Standards are maintained and improved; complaints and dealt within target and in line with HMCTS Complaints Handling Policy and any feedback on lessons learnt is shared with staff.
Represent the function you have been assigned to at an operational level.
To have a working knowledge of functions undertaken within the Cluster, to support the development and review of policies and procedures.
To provide specific functions as directed by line management in line with the procedure for providing that service.
Reporting to a Delivery Manager.
The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Court Clerk position?

The salary range for the Court Clerk position is £27,223 - £28,613.

Where is the Court Clerk position located?

The position is based at Basildon Combined Court, SS14 2EU.

What is the contract type for this role?

The contract type for this role is permanent.

What are the working hours for this position?

The Court Clerk position is a full-time role.

How many Court Clerk jobs are available?

There are 2 Court Clerk jobs available.

What essential skills are required for the Court Clerk position?

Essential skills include the ability to speak publicly within a Crown Court, excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to complete documents accurately and on time, and proficiency in IT with the capacity to learn different technologies.

Are there any benefits associated with this job?

Yes, benefits include access to learning and development, flexible working options, a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, annual leave, public holidays, and a season ticket advance.

What kind of responsibilities does the Court Clerk have?

Responsibilities include managing courtrooms, ensuring cases are handled promptly, maintaining accurate records, preparing case summaries, processing correspondence, supporting judiciary, and managing casework efficiently.

Is prior experience in a courtroom or legal environment required for this position?

Prior experience in a courtroom or legal environment is not explicitly mentioned but would be beneficial given the nature of the role.

Will applicants need to undergo any security checks?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

What groups of people are eligible to apply for this position?

The job is open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status under the EUSS, and certain other categories as specified.

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

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