Court Usher

2 weeks ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom Brook Street Full time

Our MOJ client requires a court usher to join the busy team on a temporary basis, until the end of September 2023 initially, with probable extension. £10.32 per hour pay rate
Our client is based in Plymouth City Centre and offers a great opportunity to work within the courts and gain experience
The role is temporary expected to run for a minimum of 8 months with the possibility of being extended past this date, working full time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.
Successful applicants would primarily be ushering within the court
Duties may include but not be limited to
- Greeting members of the public
- Liaising with judiciary, witnesses, jurors and other court users with professionalism
- Basic admin duties, data entry, dealing with queries, preparing juror packs in preparation for trials
- Walking jurors to and from court whilst remaining socially distanced
- Preparation of court rooms
- Providing support to all users of the courts, for whom it may be their first time.
- Filing
- Post room duties
Our client requires the following skills
- Good strong basic admin experience
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft word, excel and outlook
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to remain calm in potentially difficult situations
- Ability to remain professional at all time and converse with a variety of court users
- Excellent customer service skills
The pay rate is £10.32/hr and benefits include holiday pay and pension scheme
Full training will be given, starting you off with the basics as well as meeting and greeting. Once fully trained, you will then work in both Crown and Magistrates courts.

You will be required to pass an Enhanced DBS and will require full 3 years referencing.