Court Administrative Officer: Scheduling & Support

Brook Street; Wigan; On-site; GBP 34,440,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking an Administrative Officer for Wigan Magistrates Court. The role involves supporting the Legal Team with magistrates' benches and committees in the North West region, arranging training, and maintaining rotas and documentation.

Responsibilities include handling mail, drafting responses, liaising with magistrates and partner agencies, and ensuring accurate records and reporting. Strong communication and proactive problem-solving are essential for this busy court environment.

Qualifications

• Confident phone manner and helpful, prompt service
• Strong eye for detail in scheduling and document production
• Clear communication with diverse stakeholders
• Proactive mindset and willingness to assist with admin tasks

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Team Managers with magistrates' benches, panels, committees and Advisory Committees in the North West Region
• Help prepare and organise training events for legal staff
• Compile and maintain magistrates' sitting rotas
• Attend meetings and prepare distribution of agendas, papers, and actions
• Sift and distribute mail and correspondence, drafting responses as directed
• Act as a contact for enquiries from magistrates, partner agencies and court users
• Liaise with operational colleagues to collect information and support court procedures
• Prepare, produce and distribute correspondence, reports, papers and statistics
• Maintain records and databases, including data input and running reports

Skills

Phone etiquette

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Proactive problem solving

Job description

Brook Street is seeking an Administrative Officer for Wigan Magistrates Court. The role involves supporting the Legal Team with magistrates' benches and committees in the North West region, arranging training, and maintaining rotas and documentation.

Responsibilities include handling mail, drafting responses, liaising with magistrates and partner agencies, and ensuring accurate records and reporting. Strong communication and proactive problem-solving are essential for this busy court environment.