Court Usher

Court Usher - Ministry of Justice

Location: Sheffield

Pay: £10.95

**Job Type**: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 37 hours a week

**A Little Bit About Us**:
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**About the Client**:
The Ministry of Justice is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. They work to protect and advance the fundamentals of justice. Their vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society.

**What Will Be Your Day to Day Tasks?**

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. To do so your duties will include but not be limited to:

- Collecting and delivering files and bundles to the judiciary and clerks ensuring they have the necessary papers
- Providing aid to colleagues & judiciary outside of court / hearing times
- General clerical work, including use of computers and Switchboard
- Filling out forms
- Operating recording equipment and maintaining records of recordings of hearings
- Sort and deliver lists of hearings for internal & external notice boards

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**What's in this for you?**

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 firsthand 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**

At Brook Street, we believe that by harnessing diversity of thought and experience across our company, exceptional things happen. We continually strive for a highly diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, listened to and able to discover their personal best.

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