York Magistrates Court

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

Jan 11

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Government & Politics
People, HR & Administration
York

Requirements

With a friendly and approachable manner, you’ll have good written and verbal communication skills with a desire to deliver proactive and effective support to customers by phone and email. You’ll be skilled in organising your time, prioritising efficiently, able to multi-task and adapt to using various software packages. You’ll enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and helping court users navigate the justice system.

Responsibilities

Working as part of a team, you will contribute to the overall operational, performance and service standard targets across your area of work. You will progress cases through the court/tribunal system and provide administrative support to functions within HMCTS. You will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, which could include members of the Judiciary and the legal profession.
You will be adaptable, able to multi-task and effectively carry out a variety of duties, which will include:
Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings
Creating and updating records on our in-house computer system and data input
Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file.
Checking and verifying documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures.
Collecting and assembling information for returns, results, accounts, statements, warrants, statistical analysis, reports, etc
Communicating with the Public, the Judiciary, other Court and Tribunal Users and Representatives of other Agencies and Organisations

FAQs

What is the salary for the York Magistrates Court Administrative Officer position?

The salary for this position is £24,202.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this role?

While specific qualifications are not stated, candidates should have good written and verbal communication skills and experience in providing administrative support.

What is the contract type for this position?

The contract type is permanent.

What are the working patterns available for this role?

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

How many vacancies are available for this role?

There are 4 vacancies available for this position.

What are the main duties of the Administrative Officer?

Main duties include preparing court papers, updating records, checking documents, and communicating with court users and judiciary members.

Will I need to undergo any security checks to be employed?

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

Is there a requirement to work weekends or public holidays?

Yes, there is an expectation to work 14 Saturdays/Bank Holidays per year.

What benefits come with this position?

Benefits include access to learning and development, flexible working options, a Civil Service pension with employer contributions, annual leave, and public holidays.

What is the minimum number of hours per week that I can work part-time?

The minimum accepted for part-time work is 25 hours per week, which must include a Friday.

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

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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