Court Admin Officer - Office-Based with Training & DBS

Brook Street; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Brook Street is hiring two Admin Officers to support busy Court and Family Court hearings. You will prepare papers, manage records, draft standard letters, and assist with clerking civil and family courts. The role involves welcoming parties and coordinating with court staff in a fully office-based environment.

Location is London, 37 hours per week, 9am-5pm. Enhanced DBS required; ongoing training provided. On-site parking is available, with a thorough interview process in person.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative capability with an eye for detail.
• Confident, professional communication when supporting a wide range of people.
• A reliable, steady approach to busy court days and shifting priorities.
• Comfort working in a fully office-based environment and following clear processes.
• The ability to handle sensitive situations discreetly and respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings.
• Producing court documents and drafting standard letters and documents.
• Creating and updating records on internal systems and completing accurate data input.
• Assisting with court administration including clerking civil and family courts/tribunals and hearings.
• Receiving all parties to court (judiciary, juries, solicitors/barristers, the police and members of the public) and directing them appropriately.
• Calling people into court/hearings in the correct priority order and coordinating with Court Clerks and Legal Advisers.
• Liaising with the Witness Service as necessary, and keeping parties informed about changes such as courtrooms and hearing times.
• Collecting and delivering files and bundles to judiciary and clerks to ensure the necessary papers are in place.
• Supporting court users with general queries, providing information about proceedings and escorting court users in and out of the building.
• Helping set up hearing/meeting rooms, supporting hearings (including video link where needed), and clearing down at the end of the day.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Job description

Brook Street is hiring two Admin Officers to support busy Court and Family Court hearings. You will prepare papers, manage records, draft standard letters, and assist with clerking civil and family courts. The role involves welcoming parties and coordinating with court staff in a fully office-based environment.

Location is London, 37 hours per week, 9am-5pm. Enhanced DBS required; ongoing training provided. On-site parking is available, with a thorough interview process in person.