Court Usher

2 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

Court Usher

£21,149

Bristol:

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

Directorate:
South West Region


Job Title:
Court Usher


Number of Vacancies: 3Posts**
Location: Bristol Crown Court, The Law Courts, Small Street, Bristol, BS1 1DA

Grade:
Court Usher (AA)


Duration:
Fixed Term Contract up to 12 months.**
Salary: National: £21,149
This position is available for external applicants as well as existing civil servants on level transfer. These appointments will be made on a fixed term appointment, due to the time limited nature of the role.

Job Title:
Usher


Grade:
AA


Overview
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice.

We provide support for the legal system across England and Wales, along with non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland, ensuring justice works for everyone.

Our Justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society.

It protects some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, from families in crisis to claimants and commercial businesses.

We have a responsibility to deliver a Justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

The key purpose of the role
The Court Usher acts as an essential first point of contact for all the court users involved in hearings. There will be regular contact with the judiciary, assisting the administrative staff with the smooth flow of court work.

You will meet members of the public and their legal representatives; prepare court /hearing rooms, and complete documentation, as well as ensuring the court runs smoothly and efficiently.

You will also carry out some general clerical work as required to support the work of HMCTS.

Usher needs to be prepared to react quickly and professionally to situations, some of which may be unexpected.

You will be comfortable in dealing sensitively and professionally with people from all walks of life; many of whom may be vulnerable and under stress.


Essential Skills & Criteria:

  • Strong customer focus and service skills
  • Experience of working with the public in a busy public service environment.
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Ability to use a computer at the level required for the work
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Whilst initially you will be allocated to a specific court or office base, there will be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other courthouses and local HMCTS offices.
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Key responsibilities:***
Reception of parties to court
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Including members of the public, judiciary, juries, solicitors and barristers, the police, representatives of external Agencies etc.
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Providing information related to proceedings, escorting court users into and from the building, swearing oaths etc.
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Calling people into court / hearing rooms in priority order, discussing with Court Clerks and Legal Advisers and liaising with the Witness Service as necessary
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Answering face to face enquiries
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Keeping parties informed of changes e.g., of courtrooms and hearing times
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Data Entry and recording
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Resulting, checking accuracy and completeness against guidelines or a proforma, straightforward money handling e.g., issuing jury payments, spending petty cash under instruction.
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Post Handling
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Opening, sorting, distributing and dispatching post as required
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Collecting and delivering post from appropriate offices
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Administration
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Collecting and delivering files and bundles to the judiciary and clerks ensuring they have the necessary papers
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Providing support to colleagues & judiciary outside of court / hearing times
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General clerical work, including use of computers and Switchboard
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Filling out forms
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Operating recording equipment and maintaining records of recordings of hearings
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Sort and deliver lists of hearings for internal & external notice boards
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Correspondence
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Completing standard forms, etc where the information is clearly defined.
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Straightforward drafting such as acknowledgements and receipting, confirmations, court orders, warrants etc.
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Monitoring Stock
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Ensuring Court rooms are supplied against requirements for relevant forms and stationery
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Collecting and delivering stationary around the offices
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Operating equipment
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Office and court equipment e.g., computers, scanners, photocopiers, switchboards, franking machines, messaging equipment, tape, and video recorders etc.
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Handling telephone calls
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Answering standard enquiries and passing messages to others.
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Arranging meetings
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Preparing rooms for hearings, tribunals, trials, meetings andclearing the court / hearing room down at the end o
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