Court Usher - Teesside Combined Court

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent public sector client is seeking a proactive Court Usher for an on-site role at Teesside Combined Court. The position involves supporting court proceedings, assisting legal staff, and ensuring a smooth operation of hearings. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and resilience in handling sensitive information. This full-time role offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour with a six-month assignment, potentially extendable.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT and data entry skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist court clerks by creating precise court log reports.
• Usher and support vulnerable adults and children to the appropriate hearings.
• Maintain and update system databases and records.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Resilience

Prioritization

Job description

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Court Usher - Teesside Combined Court, Middlesbrough

Client:

Brook Street NMR

Location:

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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

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

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:

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

Ideal Candidate:

• Excellent IT and data entry skills
• Resilience in handling potentially distressing information
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage challenging situations
• Effective prioritization and planning abilities
• 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 guarantees 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.

If 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 specify the role 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 the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.