Court Usher - Teesside Combined Court

Brook Street; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Court Usher to support the efficient operation of court proceedings. This full-time role at Teesside Combined Court involves assisting in the delivery of the legal system, ensuring smooth court hearings, and providing essential support to attendees. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, resilience, and excellent IT abilities. Join this rewarding opportunity in the legal sector and make a meaningful contribution to the justice system while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and resilience in handling distressing information.
• Excellent IT and data entry skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist court clerks by creating precise court log reports.
• Support vulnerable adults and children during hearings.

Skills

IT skills

Data entry skills

Communication skills

Resilience

Prioritization and planning

Job description

Brook Street is seeking a Court Usher for an exciting opportunity with a prominent public sector client in the Legal Sector.

Location: Teesside Combined Court (on-site role)

Contract: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week

Duration: 6 month assignment until September 2025, possibility of extension but not guaranteed.

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Note: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a proactive Court Usher to support the efficient operation of court proceedings at Teesside Crown Court, with occasional assignments at other sites as needed. This role involves assisting in the delivery of the legal and justice system, ensuring the smooth running of court hearings, and providing essential support to all court attendees.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist court clerks by creating precise court log reports
2. Usher and support vulnerable adults and children to the appropriate hearings
3. Take initiative to complete tasks based on hearing outcomes without needing explicit instructions
4. Communicate effectively with Legal Advisors, Judiciary members, and the public
5. Maintain and update system databases and records
6. Perform general administrative duties as required

Ideal Candidate:

1. Excellent IT and data entry skills
2. Resilience in handling potentially distressing information
3. Strong communication skills with the ability to manage challenging situations
4. Effective prioritization and planning abilities
5. A transferable DBS on the update system is highly advantageous

If you meet these criteria and are ready for a rewarding role in the legal sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Brook Street and make a meaningful contribution to the justice system.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.