Crown Court Clerk / Police Station Representative

Talent Finder; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A criminal defence law firm in York is seeking a Crown Court Clerk/Police Station Representative. This full-time role involves managing court listings, preparing documentation, and coordinating with legal professionals. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, organisational abilities, and proficiency in IT. The starting salary is £30,000, with additional pay for out-of-hours work.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Proficient in IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and court-based digital systems.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Effective listening skills and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the smooth operation of Crown Court listings.
• Preparing and managing court documentation.
• Coordinating with legal professionals.
• Managing case files and correspondence.
• Being a calm, professional point of contact for court users.
• Attending police station for interviews.
• Will require attendance out of office hours.
• Extra out of hours will be paid on top of basic salary.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

Proficient in IT literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office

Ability to perform well under pressure

Effective listening skills

Ability to multitask

Job description

Crown Court Clerk / Police Station Representative| York | Full Time, 9:00 am –5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (mainly office based) | Starting salary £30,000, with ability to earn more for extra out-of-hours work

Our client is a criminal defence solicitor based in York. Their criminal defence team works tirelessly to support clients facing serious charges—24/7, from police stations through to Crown Court proceedings. They’re committed to delivering expert, proactive defence from a team you can talk to, combining legal excellence with grounded, approachable support.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Proficient in IT literacy, including the use of Microsoft Office and court-based digital systems
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Effective listening skills and the ability to multitask

What will your role look like?

• Assisting in the smooth operation of Crown Court listings, ensuring hearings proceed efficiently
• Preparing and managing court documentation
• Coordinating with legal professionals to support continuity from the police station to the Crown Court stages
• Managing case files, digital systems, and correspondence related to court listings and proceedings
• Being a calm, professional point of contact for court users and internal teams
• Attending at the police station for interviews
• Will require attendance out of office hours 1 evening per week, 1 weekend in 4
• Extra out of hours will be paid on top of basic salary per case

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