Court Usher

Court Usher - Ministry of Justice Location: Job Type: Temporary
Sector: Public Sector
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The Ministry of Justice is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. 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. Providing aid to colleagues & judiciary outside of court / hearing times
General clerical work, including use of computers and Switchboard
General clerical work, including use of computers and Switchboard
Preparing rooms for hearings, tribunals, trials, meetings and clearing the court / hearing room down at the end of the day
Applying for a Court Usher role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth functioning of the justice system. As a Court Usher, you play a vital role in maintaining order in courtrooms, guiding participants through legal processes and ensuring the proceedings run efficiently.
This position provides valuable exposure to legal proceedings, enhancing your knowledge of the judicial system and also offers a chance to develop strong organisational and relational skills, as you interact with judges, lawyers and the public.
Serving as a Court Usher not only allows you to witness the legal process first-hand but also provides a sense of civic duty by assisting the administration of justice in your community.
This client would be the ideal fit for yourself if you are pursuing a career in Law, Administration or Criminology as well
Diversity in the workplace:
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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. 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.
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. 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.