Admin Officer

Brook Street NMR; Laleham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for an Administrative Support role at the Staines Courts. The position involves preparing court documents, managing files, and clerking civil and family hearings. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and work effectively within a team. This is a long-term temporary role offering £12.36 - £13.25 per hour. Apply now if interested.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in handling inquiries and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing papers and files for court.
• Drafting standard letters and managing documentation.
• Clerking civil and family courts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We’ve got a great opportunity for a long term temporary role within the Staines Courts, to join a fast‑paced office, working as part of the admin team.

Overview

• Full time 37 hrs per week
• Monday - Friday
• Long term Temporary ongoing role
• Pay - £12.36 - £13.25 per Hour
• Location - Staines
• Start date ASAP

The court sits over 3 sites, the successful applicant will be regularly asked to work at our other sites in Hove and Lewes.

Key Responsibilities

Administration

• Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings.
• Producing court / tribunal documents.
• General photocopying and filing.
• Creating and updating records on in‑house computer system and data input.
• Post opening and dispatch.
• Booking, preparing and organising meeting rooms, supporting training courses and other group activities.
• Preparing meeting agenda, joining instructions, handouts etc.

Drafting

• Standard letters and correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, submissions etc, according to guidelines and instructions.

Operations

• Clerking civil and family courts, tribunals and hearings, ensuring papers and materials are available and up to date
• Assisting court users, supporting listing and rota management, checking files
• Contacting relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc, including the use of chip and pin
• Handling counter (face‑to‑face), written and telephone enquiries.
• To work as a team to ensure TIB (Team Information Board) meetings are relevant, timely and productive
• To work as a team to problem‑solve, to assess the impact of new SOPs, to contribute to small projects
• To undertake ad‑hoc roles within the band such as Jury Bailiff Officer, L+D Co‑ordinator, H+S roles

Processing casework

• Including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines and fees, legal aid
• Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file
• To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy

Checking and verifying

• Documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures.
• Ensuring compliance and administration documentation meet quality standards.
• Role holders may be required to cross‑check and validate work completed by

If you are interested in this position, please apply below

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and / or as a veteran or spouse / partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.