Job Description

We are currently looking for a dedicated Admin Officer to join the Royal Courts of Justice for a 1-month Easter Blitz Project. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of the court system, providing critical support to help manage a backlog of small claim hearings within the County Court across England

Location: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand Central London
Contract Type: Temporary (1 Month)
Start Date: 7th of April 2024
End Date: 2nd of May 2024
Salary: £14.75 per hour (with benefits including pension scheme and holiday pay)
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00)

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the management of a backlog of court hearings for the London and South East regions.
• Process court orders and liaise with internal and external parties involved in the court process.
• Assist in court clerking duties during hearings, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient processes.
• Scan, transfer, and file documents, maintaining accuracy and consistency in records.
• Upload documents to electronic systems and databases in a timely manner.
• Communicate with relevant parties to schedule hearings, serve court documents, execute warrants, and collect fines and fees, including processing payments via chip and pin.
• This is a strictly office-based role; no remote working is available.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage data effectively.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• A positive attitude and a professional approach to working in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong communication skills, particularly via telephone, with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders in a court setting
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

Additional Information:

• A DBS check will be required prior to the start of the role. We will assist with processing this.
• Candidates will be subject to security checks (which take 2-3 weeks) before their start date. All start dates are dependent on the completion of these checks.

If you have a strong administrative background, excellent organisational and data entry skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting the judicial process during a busy and impactful project.

To apply, please send your CV, mobile number, and the role you're applying for to Basheer Dawoud at Basheer. Dawoud @ brookstreet.co. uk

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee 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.

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In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.