Crown Court Clerk

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS); Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the UK seeks a Crown Court Clerk to ensure court hearings operate effectively. The role involves public speaking in court, liaising with judges, and producing timely court documents. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers flexible working patterns including full-time and part-time options, along with a salary range from £33,551 to £35,564. The organization values diversity and offers various benefits including extensive training and annual leave.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Pension schemes available

Extensive training and development opportunities

Employee-run networks

Paid leave for paternity, adoption, and maternity

Qualifications

• Ability to speak publicly and within a courtroom environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
• IT proficiency and ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.

Responsibilities

• Speak publicly in the courtroom and liaise confidently with court personnel.
• Produce precise documentation, including verdicts and orders.
• Ensure smooth running of Crown Court sittings daily.
• Adapt to new systems and technologies.

Skills

Public speaking

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Job description

General Information

Salary £33,551 - £35,564
Working pattern Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working
Location Kingston-upon-Thames, Crown Court
Closing Date 10-Dec-2025

Job Summary

Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They speak confidently in court, liaise with judges and participants, and produce accurate, timely court documents.

Key Responsibilities

• Speak publicly in the courtroom and confidently liaise with judges, defense, prosecution, media, members of the public and more regarding complex and sensitive matters.
• Produce exact, time‑critical documentation, taking verdicts, conducting arraignments, producing court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure smooth running of all Crown Court sittings daily, intervening in court when required and maximising judicial sitting time.
• Adapt to new systems and technologies.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Ability to speak publicly and within a courtroom environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
• IT proficiency and ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.

Working Arrangements

Standard full‑time working hours are 37 hours per week. The MoJ offers flexible working arrangements and part‑time, flexible, job‑sharing patterns where appropriate.

Benefits

• Annual leave 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years of service.
• Pension schemes available.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Employee‑run networks and support for family‑friendly policies.
• Paid leave for paternity, adoption and maternity.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent regardless of background.

Nationalities Eligible

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries with right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and eligible family members with settled or pre‑settled status (EUSS)
• Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Applications

To apply, please quote job reference 12221.