Court Clerk

Owen Reed Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Court Clerk for a new documentary series in London. The role involves coordinating courtroom schedules, managing evidence, and supporting legal professionals. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable appearing on camera. Experience in a legal environment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Professional and confident with strong communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Experience in a legal, administrative, or court-related environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Announce the day's cases and coordinate the courtroom schedule.
• Usher claimants, respondents, witnesses, and legal representatives into the courtroom.
• Manage and distribute case paperwork and evidence.
• Assist with the presentation of evidence including diagrams and photos.
• Ensure courtroom protocol is observed.
• Support the arbitrators and barristers with administrative tasks.
• Liaise with participants and production staff during filming.
• Participate on camera as part of the courtroom process.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organised

comfortable on camera

Job description

Owen Reed is assisting in the recruitment of a Court Clerk for an exciting new Channel 4 documentary series, The Court (working title). This unique opportunity involves being part of a televised alternative dispute resolution process, where real cases are heard and resolved by independent arbitrators — offering viewers a rare insight into modern civil justice.

As Court Clerk, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of arbitration hearings, working closely with experienced barristers, arbitrators, and members of the public participating in the process. You’ll be a key part of the on-screen team, ensuring the proceedings are professional, organised, and handled with integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Announce the day’s cases and coordinate the courtroom schedule.
• Usher claimants, respondents, witnesses, and legal representatives into the courtroom.
• Manage and distribute case paperwork and evidence between parties.
• Assist with the presentation of physical and digital evidence, including diagrams, photos, and AV materials.
• Hand the oath to witnesses and ensure courtroom protocol is observed.
• Support the arbitrators and barristers with logistical and administrative tasks throughout the hearing.
• Liaise with participants and production staff to maintain order and clarity during filming.
• Participate on camera throughout the series as part of the courtroom process.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional and confident, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Organised and reliable, able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Comfortable on camera, appearing naturally in a factual, documentary setting.
• Experienced in a legal, administrative, or court-related environment (desirable but not essential).
• Able to demonstrate discretion, integrity, and professionalism when dealing with sensitive cases and members of the public.