Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for Court Usher Role at Winchester Law Courts!

Are you looking for a dynamic role in the Public Sector? Do you have excellent customer service skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Brook Street has an exciting opportunity for you to join a dedicated team as a Court Usher at Winchester Law Courts.

Position Details:

• Role: Court Usher
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:30 - 17:00)
• Duration: Temporary contract until 31st December 2025
• Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour
• Location: Winchester Law Courts, Hampshire, SO23 9EL
• Start Date: ASAP (pending vetting)

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of court proceedings and serve as a key point of contact between court users and the Judiciary.
• Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in a legal environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a team with regular management support and opportunities to develop your skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a vital link between court users and the Judiciary, ensuring the smooth running of hearings.
• Call cases in the courtroom, ensuring that all parties are prepared and ready.
• Assist with swearing in juries and ensuring jurors enter the courtroom.
• Liaise with barristers, solicitors, and the Judiciary to ensure cases proceed as scheduled.
• Perform basic administrative duties, including answering calls and handling post.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Customer Service: Friendly, approachable, and able to provide excellent customer service.
• Multitasking: Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• IT Proficiency: Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications and adapting to new technologies.
• Organisation: Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Flexibility: Willingness to learn, adapt, and handle a variety of tasks each day.

Note: All candidates will be subject to vetting, including enhanced DBS clearance and an activity check for the past 3 years.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to develop their career in a legal environment while contributing to the success of court proceedings. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

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.

Should 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 state the role that 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 of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.