Crown Court Clerks

Ministry of Justice; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the UK is seeking a Crown Court Clerk to ensure smooth court proceedings. The role involves public speaking in court, effective communication with judges and participants, and managing court documents accurately. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and IT proficiency. Offering 25 days of annual leave upon appointment, this position includes flexible working patterns and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Choice of pension schemes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills required.
• Experience in managing document accuracy with strict deadlines.
• Proficient in IT and able to adapt to various software.

Responsibilities

• Speak publicly in court and communicate effectively with participants.
• Produce accurate court documents in a timely manner.
• Adapt to the demands of the Crown Court hearings.

Skills

Public speaking

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Ability to complete documents accurately

IT proficiency

Job description

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

As a Crown Court Clerk you will:

• 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.

Working Arrangements

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. Occasional travel across the South West region will be required for cover when needed.

Visa and Immigration

Skilled Worker Visa This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas under the current immigration rules. From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.

Skills Assessment

We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods:
• A 250‑word statement of suitability providing evidence of your personal skills, experience, strengths and behaviours relevant to the role, as outlined in the Essential Skills & Criteria.
• Interview stage assessments (behaviours, strengths, DBS basic).

Benefits

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service. Additional paid time off for public holidays and one privilege day, plus pro‑rata leave for part‑time posts. The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes and extensive training and development opportunities.

Veteran Scheme

The MoJ offers a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible former members of the Armed Forces. This initiative recognises and values your previous service in the Civil Service and provides the opportunity to secure rewarding jobs.

Equal Opportunities

Recruitment is conducted by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles, you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order: to the MoJ Resourcing team, to the Civil Service Commission and, if necessary, to the Ministry of Justice Resourcing team. The MoJ is a Disability Confident employer and offers adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.