Admin Officer (AO)

Virtual Bridges; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public sector client is seeking a dedicated admin officer to support the legal system. This full-time role offers a chance to contribute to the efficiency of family and civil courts by managing essential administrative tasks. You'll be responsible for preparing court documents, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for public service and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join a team committed to justice and accessibility for all.

Qualifications

• 12-18 months of administrative experience in a workplace.
• Experience in preparing legal documents and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare papers and files for court and tribunals.
• Create and update records on the in-house computer system.
• Communicate via email, letters, and phone.

Skills

Administrative Support

Data Input

Communication Skills

Compliance Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Administrative Certification

Tools

In-house Computer System

Job description

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.

Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Our public sector client is looking for a temporary employee to join their team as an admin officer. This is initially a temporary role until September 2025. There may be a chance of extension, depending on business needs. This is a full-time role, Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, with usual working hours from 9 am to 5 pm. The pay rate for this role is £12.53, paid weekly.

This role is fully office-based, due to the nature of the work. The office is located at GU1 4PS.

Duties

In this role, you will support administrative tasks related to family and civil courts. Your day-to-day duties will include:

1. Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings, and meetings.
2. Creating and updating records on the in-house computer system and data input.
3. Post opening and dispatch.
4. Communications via email, letters, face-to-face, and telephone.
5. Standard letters and correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, submissions, etc., according to guidelines and instructions.
6. Ensuring compliance and administrative documentation meet quality standards.
7. Ad hoc admin tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and filing.

The successful candidate will have 12-18 months of administrative experience within a workplace.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic DBS check and referencing. If interested, please apply for more information.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street will offer a guaranteed interview to eligible candidates through the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR).

If you identify as a candidate with a disability or as a veteran/spouse/partner of military personnel and meet the essential criteria, please reach out via the Brook Street website to register your interest. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases of high volume of eligible military candidates, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.