Administrative Officer

Brook Street; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced admin team member for a long-term temporary role at Chelmsford Court. The position is full-time, requiring effective communication and teamwork skills. Responsibilities include preparing court documents, assisting with court user inquiries, and ensuring compliance with document standards. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in a court or legal setting.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and documents securely.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare papers and files for court and meetings.
• Produce court documents and handle enquiries.
• Assist court users and manage scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

We've got a great opportunity for a long term temp role within the Chelmsford Court, 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 - Chelmsford
• Start date ASAP

Key Responsibilities

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

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