Court Usher

We have an **exciting new job opportunity** for a Court Usher to join one of our **government clients** in Hertford, Hertfordshire. This is a** full-time temporary role** for an ongoing** 3 months with a view to extending the contract further**.

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.

Duties will include:

- Providing information related to proceedings, escorting court users into and from the building, swearing oaths etc.
- Collecting and delivering files and bundles to the judiciary and clerks ensuring they have the necessary papers
- Opening, sorting, distributing and dispatching post as required, photo copying and filing
- Ensuring Court rooms are supplied against requirements for relevant forms and stationery
- Calling people into court / hearing rooms in priority order, discussing with Court Clerks and Legal Advisers and liaising with the Witness Service as necessary
- Keeping parties informed of changes e.g., of courtrooms and hearing times

**Skills required**:

- 2 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications
- Have experience of working with the public in a busy public service environment
- Ability to use a computer at the level required for the work.
- Must have good organisational skills and able to communicate effectively
- Good attention to detail

**Salary**: £10.42 p/h (with **benefits of pension scheme and holiday.**

**Hours**: 37 hours per week, **Monday to Friday**, 09:00-17:00 however some days you may finish at 4/4:30pm

**An Enhanced DBS check is needed for this vacancy which we will carry out if you're successful for this position and 3 years employment/education history will need to be provided