Crown Court Clerk (Ref: 12221)

HM Courts and Tribunals Service; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK seeks Crown Court Clerks to ensure court hearings run smoothly. Responsibilities include public speaking in court, producing accurate documents, and ensuring the efficient operation of court sittings. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organisational skills, with proficiency in IT. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

Access to learning and development

Flexible working options

Civil Service pension

Annual leave

Public holidays

Season ticket advance

Qualifications

• Ability to complete documents accurately and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment.
• High emotional resilience and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Speak publicly in court and liaise with the Judge and parties involved.
• Produce accurate and timely documentation, including Court orders.
• Ensure smooth running of Crown Court sittings and maximize judicial sitting time.
• Adapt to new digital systems and technologies.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Job description

Overview

Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self‑assurance to speak in court, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role.

These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ's Flexible Working policy.

Responsibilities

• Speak publicly in court and liaison with the Judge, defence, prosecution, media and members of the public.
• Produce accurate and time‑critical documentation, including Court orders and hearing outcomes.
• Ensure the smooth running of all Crown Court sittings daily and intervene in court when required to maximise judicial sitting time.
• Adapt to new systems and technologies as digital solutions are constantly invested in to improve delivery.

Qualifications and Skills

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

Benefits

• Access to learning and development.
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance.
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Annual Leave.
• Public Holidays.
• Season Ticket Advance.

Nationality Requirements

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter‑terrorist check. See our vetting charter. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. This is a unique position at the heart of justice. It requires high emotional resilience, along with the ability to understand and be sensitive to many, sometime difficult, issues and take a non‑judgemental approach to our service users. You're an active listener and confident communicator; able to speak publicly in court, with the self‑assurance to confidently liaise with the Judge, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and more, regarding complex and sensitive matters in a calm and professional manner. A real team player, working with the clerking team, you'll ensure the smooth running of all the Crown Courts sitting daily, able to intervene in Court when required and maximise judicial sitting time. With experience in producing exact and time critical documentation, your ability to focus will be key in taking verdicts, conducting arraignments, producing Court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently. Resilient, keen to learn and the ability to multi‑task, you're familiar with working within process and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we're constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today's world.

About the Employer

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life‑changing justice. We're looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people's lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.

Compensation

Alongside your salary of £33,551, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £9,719 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.