Crown Court Clerk

7 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Ministry of Justice Full time

Salary 1
- £27,223 - £28,613

Number of jobs available 1
- 2

Detail of reserve list 1
- 12 Months

Region 1
- West Midlands

City/Town 1
- Birmingham

Building/Site 1
- BIRMINGHAM CROWN COURT BIRMINGHAM, B4 7NA

Grade 1
- EO

Organisation Grade for MoJ 1
- EO

Post Type 1
- Fixed Term, Loan

Duration of appointment 1
- Up to 18 Months

Working Pattern 1
- Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Role Type 1
- Operational Delivery

Job description 1

This is an operational role that is customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public.

New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.
Existing Civil Servants moving at the same grade will retain their existing remuneration package.

**Who are we?**

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. We provide support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.

Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - we have a responsibility to deliver a Justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

HMCTS are undergoing a significant change programme, and to support this we are expanding our resourcing function to manage the recruitment of critical posts into our Operational area’s.

**What will you be doing?**

HMCTS is embarking on a period of significant change. Strong leadership is a critical element in this being successful. Jobholders who have responsibility for managing staff will be required to provide clear direction and focus, visibly championing the changes which deliver greater efficiencies. The HMCTS Delivery Directors expects managers in the organisation to operate in a culture of openness and honesty, demonstrating a commitment to change through involvement and empowerment, and by delivering results.

**The key purpose of the role is to**
- To manage the courtrooms to ensure that cases are dealt with promptly in liaison with judiciary, legal profession and staff and to ensure that all subsequent results are accurately & promptly recorded in line with targets. Also to ensure that all ancillary duties are carried out effectively.

**Key responsibilities**

**Administration**
- To ensure that a comprehensive log is kept of representation orders and that a judge’s report is available at all sentence hearings.
- To accurately prepare case summaries for Resident Judge.
- To determine all claims for costs including re-determinations, Prior Authority and Wasted Costs and provide written reasons in accordance with the appropriate regulations and within targets.
- To determine accurately witnesses’ expenses within target times and provide written reasons upon request when required in accordance with guidelines.
- Process general correspondence within target and in particular procedural deadlines for any resulting amendments.
- Ensure compliance with financial and operational risk management policies when determining and processing costs in accordance with department guidelines.
- Undertake any allocated tasks as part of the role i.e. PA Role to Judiciary when required; arranging marshalling and swearing in of Justices.

**Operations**
- To ensure efficient through put of listed work in the allocated court room on a daily basis, giving appropriate support to judiciary and keeping the List Office and other agencies fully appraised of developments when necessary.
- To meet with the Judge before sitting and to be available in Court as required.
- To maintain full recording of hearings using the DARTS technology ensuring accurate audio allocation to correct cases.
- To sit in court on a daily basis and ensure that cases called on time, all parties are in court at appropriate time. Correct phraseology used for arraignment, empanelling, taking verdicts
- To maintain the court file including accurate recording of relevant matters and judicial decisions, accurate completion of Xhibit log and Crest Orders and all subsequent forms, orders and results exported onto the Portal within Target.
- Carry out 100% HMCTS assurance programme compliance of all Resulting and ensure appropriate risks are identified and managed.
- Ensure that appropriate codes of conduct are applied to the Courtroom and other areas of the Court premises whilst sitting and during adjournments and to actively intervene and encourage compliance.
- To ensure that obligations under the Victim Code and the standards under the Witness Charter are complied with.
- Ensure all court users are treated fairly and with respect, and understand how their own performance impacts on that of the court and the confidence of users.
- Ensure that appropriate files are pa

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