Court Admin & Records Officer (Office-Based)

Brook Street; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Guaranteed interview for veterans/spo

Job summary

Brook Street in Newport is seeking an Administration Officer to support the smooth running of courts and tribunals. You will prepare papers, update records, handle enquiries, and assist with listing and case processing.

You will work 37 hours per week, fully office based, with an hourly rate starting at £12.86 and rising to £13.25 after the first 12 weeks. A Basic BDS clearance is required, and the assignment runs until 31 March 2027 with possible extension.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative capability with accurate record-keeping and data input.
• Excellent customer service with polite, prompt, professional communication.
• Ability to follow guidelines and improve processes within a framework.

Responsibilities

• Prepare papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings.
• Produce court/tribunal documents and draft standard letters and correspondence.
• Create and update records on internal systems, including data input.
• Clerking civil and family courts, tribunals and hearings; ensure materials are up to date.
• Handle counter, written and telephone enquiries from court users.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Administrative support

Record keeping

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management system

Job description

Brook Street in Newport is seeking an Administration Officer to support the smooth running of courts and tribunals. You will prepare papers, update records, handle enquiries, and assist with listing and case processing.

You will work 37 hours per week, fully office based, with an hourly rate starting at £12.86 and rising to £13.25 after the first 12 weeks. A Basic BDS clearance is required, and the assignment runs until 31 March 2027 with possible extension.