23360 - Crown Court Clerk

Ministry of Justice•Worcester, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Court Clerks help ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly and justice continues to be delivered. The role requires confidence speaking in court, communicating with judges and other participants, and producing accurate and timely court documents. HMCTS provides a structured yet flexible training programme to build the skills needed for the role. The position is based at Worcester Combined Court, with rota-based travel to other courts across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to cover leave. Travel to other Midlands Region locations may also be required for exceptional business needs. Training may take place at another location, with advance notice and planning. Additional travel costs, such as mileage and train fares, apply when travelling to alternative courts. This is a customer-facing operational role. Successful applicants are expected to work from an office to provide HMCTS services to the public. The job description also notes that hybrid arrangements may be available where business needs allow, subject to agreement and review; employees are generally expected to spend at least 60% of working time in an office. Standard full-time hours are 37 per week. Part-time applications may be considered, with a minimum of 30 hours over four days, subject to business needs.

Requirements

Ability to speak publicly and in a courtroom environment.
Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
IT proficiency and ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.
Emotional resilience and a sensitive, non-judgemental approach to service users and difficult issues.
Active listening and confidence communicating calmly and professionally.
Ability to focus, multitask, and work within processes.
Teamworking skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Help ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly and support the daily sitting of the Crown Courts.
Communicate with judges, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and other participants on complex and sensitive matters.
Speak publicly in court and intervene when required to support the proceedings and maximise judicial sitting time.
Take verdicts and conduct arraignments.
Prepare court orders and other documents accurately and within deadlines.
Record hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently.
Work with the clerking team to support the smooth running of court hearings.
Travel to other court locations when required to cover leave or meet exceptional business needs.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave on appointment, rising to 30 days after five years’ service.
Scheme allowing qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days of leave each year.
Paid public holidays and one privilege day.
Choice of Civil Service pension schemes.
Training and development opportunities.
Access to employee-run support and advice networks.
Family-friendly policies, including opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
Access to flexible benefits, voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts.
Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.