8604 - Legal Officer First-tier Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber) North East

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Job summary

A leading justice service provider is seeking Legal Officers to support the administration of Tribunals. This pivotal role involves managing complex cases and making case management decisions within delegated judicial powers. Candidates can work in-person at offices in Newcastle or Bradford. Applicants should be committed public servants with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Committed to serving the public and delivering excellent service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong case management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support effective administration of Tribunals by managing complex cases.
• Make case management decisions within delegated judicial powers.
• Liaise with stakeholders and HMCTS colleagues.

Job description

Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.

Our Legal Officers play a critical role in helping deliver justice. If you’re committed to serving the public by delivering excellent service and are enthusiastic about working with the judiciary, this role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal role within HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS).

About us

As part of His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Tribunals directorate is responsible for the effective administration of Tribunals in England and Wales and non-devolved Tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We work with an independent judiciary across various jurisdictions to provide a fair, efficient, and effective justice system.

HMCTS is undertaking an ambitious reform programme aimed at creating a world-class justice system. The programme focuses on improving user experience, modernising court facilities, updating technology, streamlining practices, and refurbishing buildings to reduce costs and improve services for users, especially vulnerable witnesses and victims.

Your role

Based within a Courts & Tribunals Service Centre (CTSC) or Regional Hearing Centre (RHC), you will support the effective administration of Tribunals by undertaking complex case work and assessments to facilitate case progression and remove barriers to timely justice.

Working both independently and as part of a team, under the supervision of a Senior Legal Officer and judiciary leadership, you will make case management decisions within your delegated judicial powers. You will liaise with stakeholders and HMCTS colleagues to ensure justice is effectively administered.

Please note that these are office-based positions. Successful candidates will be required to attend one of the following offices in person:

• Newcastle – Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8Q
• Bradford – Bradford Tribunal Hearing Centre, Phoenix House, Rushton Avenue, Thornbury, Bradford, BD3 7B