Job Title: Admin Officer
Location: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London
Salary: £14.75 per hour
Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm)
Contract Type: 6-month assignment (with potential to extend)
Agency: working via Brook Street for HMCTS

About the Role:
We are looking for an Admin Officer to join the County Division at the Royal Courts of Justice. The County Division deals with a range of cases, including civil disputes, small claims, and other types of legal matters. As an Admin Officer, you will support the administrative processes that help keep the court running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• General administrative duties, including managing counter inquiries, phone calls, emails, and filing

• Processing court orders and liaising with relevant parties within the court

• Court clerking

• Scanning documents, transferring files, and uploading documents to electronic systems/databases

• Using court systems to process family cases

• Opening and sealing Judge's orders

• Liaising with members of the judiciary

• Ensuring efficient management of records and documents in line with court procedures

• Must work strictly on-site at the Royal Courts of Justice (no remote work)

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in operating court systems, Microsoft Word, and other relevant applications

• Experience in general administrative tasks, including managing calls and emails

• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Security & Background Checks:

Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Additional Information:

• The role will be based on-site at the Royal Courts of Justice.

• A 6 month assignment with a possibility of extension depending on workload and performance.

• A full security check process will take approximately 2-3 weeks.

If you are committed to supporting the smooth running of the justice system and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply:
TPlease apply online or contact Basheer at Basheer.Dawoud @ brookstreet.co.uk. Please remember to include your mobile telephone number, CV and the role you are applying for