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Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service; Lanark; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

The Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service in Lanark is seeking a part-time Court Officer to support Sheriffs during proceedings and prepare courtrooms.

You will welcome witnesses and the public, assist with courtroom technology, handle documents and general admin, and work closely with Police Scotland and partner services. This permanent on-site role offers a pro rata salary starting at £27,507 per year, with a closing date of 8 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Disability Confident scheme awareness

Responsibilities

• Prepare courtrooms and support Sheriffs during proceedings.
• Welcome witnesses, jurors, professionals and members of the public.
• Assist with courtroom technology, including audio‑visual equipment.
• Handle documents, productions and general admin tasks.
• Work closely with colleagues, Police Scotland, GEOAmey and partner services.

Job description

Prepare courtrooms and support Sheriffs during proceedings

Welcome and guide witnesses, jurors, professionals and members of the public

Support the safe and orderly running of the court building

Assist with courtroom technology, including audio‑visual equipment

Handle documents, productions and general admin tasks

Work closely with colleagues, Police Scotland, GEOAmey and partner services.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Court Officer

Company: Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service Salary: from £27,507 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Lanark Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 25 Sept 2026 Closing date: 8 Oct 2026

Summary

Prepare courtrooms and support Sheriffs during proceedings

Welcome and guide witnesses, jurors, professionals and members of the public

Support the safe and orderly running of the court building

Assist with courtroom technology, including audio‑visual equipment

Handle documents, productions and general admin tasks

Work closely with colleagues, Police Scotland, GEOAmey and partner services.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.