Job Description

Kick-Start Your Career in Law & Administration!

Are you looking for a dynamic role where you can build valuable skills, engage with people, and gain first-hand experience in the legal system? Brook Street has a chance to step into the prestigious Salisbury Law Courts as a Court Usher (Admin Assistant)!

Why This Role?

Great for Career Starters - Whether you're a recent graduate, studying law, or have strong customer service skills, this role offers an excellent entry point into public service and legal administration.
Variety & Interaction - No two days are the same! You'll be working front-of-house, supporting court users, legal professionals, and members of the public.
Develop Key Skills - From public speaking to handling courtroom technology, you'll gain transferable skills that will boost your career prospects.
Work-Life Balance - Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, so you can enjoy your evenings and weekends.

What You'll Be Doing:

Supporting Court Proceedings - Managing courtrooms, ushering attendees, and ensuring smooth daily operations.
Using Modern Technology - Setting up remote video hearings and handling courtroom recording equipment.
Customer & Public Interaction - Engaging with legal professionals, witnesses, and the public in a professional and friendly manner.
General Admin Duties - Assisting with paperwork and ensuring court proceedings run smoothly.

What We're Looking For:

Strong communication & customer service skills - You'll be the face of the court.
Comfortable speaking in public and handling sensitive situations with professionalism.
A team player with the ability to work independently when needed.
IT-savvy - You'll be working with courtroom technology and Cloud Video Platforms.
Previous admin experience is a plus but not essential - training will be provided!

Location: Salisbury Law Courts (SP2 7EP)
Contract Type: Full-time temporary, until 31/08 with possibility of extension
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour, after 12 working weeks £12.07 p/h

The successful candidate is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and provide 3 years of referencing.

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.