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86462 - Court Associate - Merseyside
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,223 to £28,613 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | L1 6DE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 86462 |
Summary
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
Whilst your base location will be Liverpool Magistrates Court you will need to travel on a regular basis to the other magistrates courts in Merseyside - these are Sefton and Wirral Magistrates Courts.
Your application will be sifted in the first instance on the behaviour. If that meets the acceptable level your statement of suitability will then be considered.
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Our Court Associates are essential to ensure Magistrates Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self-assurance to communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents.
About us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.
About you
You’re a confident communicator; able to speak publicly, with the self-assurance to confidently liaise with the Judge, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and more, regarding complex and sensitive matters in a calm and professional manner.
A real team player, working within a Legal Team and with a Judge, you’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Magistrates Courts sitting daily, able to intervene in Court when required and maximise judicial sitting time. With experience in producing exact and time critical documentation, your ability to focus will be key in taking pleas, producing Court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently.
Resilient and keen to learn, you’re familiar with working within process and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we’re constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today’s world.
Your skills and experience
• Ability to be a supportive team player delivering excellent customer service and achieve effective performance.
• Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
• IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.
This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in delivering justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service.
HMCTS has recently launched a solicitor apprenticeship scheme. Individuals in qualifying roles (including court associate) can apply for this scheme annually, subject to the support of their business area. Successful candidates for the apprenticeship scheme receive support and training to enable them to qualify as a solicitor.
The apprenticeship has a separate competitive entry application process, and appointment as a court associate does not guarantee an apprenticeship place. More information about solicitor apprenticeships is available on the Solicitors Regulation Authority website SRA | Solicitor apprenticeships | Solicitors Regulation Authority
Further details:
These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. Applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy.
The nature of the role requires the postholder to be on-site between 9:30am and the court finish time, therefore it is unlikely to be suitable for applicants seeking to work part-days, and whilst applications for part time will be considered we are not able to consider less than 4 full working days per week for this specific role.
New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.
For a full outline of tasks please see the role profile attached
Whilst your base location will be Liverpool Magistrates Court you will need to travel on a regular basis to the other magistrates courts in Merseyside - these are Sefton and Wirral Magistrates Courts.
Your application will be sifted in the first instance on the behaviour. If that meets the acceptable level your statement of suitability will then be considered.
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Our Court Associates are essential to ensure Magistrates Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self-assurance to communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents.
About us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.
About you
You’re a confident communicator; able to speak publicly, with the self-assurance to confidently liaise with the Judge, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and more, regarding complex and sensitive matters in a calm and professional manner.
A real team player, working within a Legal Team and with a Judge, you’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Magistrates Courts sitting daily, able to intervene in Court when required and maximise judicial sitting time. With experience in producing exact and time critical documentation, your ability to focus will be key in taking pleas, producing Court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently.
Resilient and keen to learn, you’re familiar with working within process and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we’re constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today’s world.
Your skills and experience
• Ability to be a supportive team player delivering excellent customer service and achieve effective performance.
• Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
• IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.
This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in delivering justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service.
HMCTS has recently launched a solicitor apprenticeship scheme. Individuals in qualifying roles (including court associate) can apply for this scheme annually, subject to the support of their business area. Successful candidates for the apprenticeship scheme receive support and training to enable them to qualify as a solicitor.
The apprenticeship has a separate competitive entry application process, and appointment as a court associate does not guarantee an apprenticeship place. More information about solicitor apprenticeships is available on the Solicitors Regulation Authority website SRA | Solicitor apprenticeships | Solicitors Regulation Authority
Further details:
These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. Applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy.
The nature of the role requires the postholder to be on-site between 9:30am and the court finish time, therefore it is unlikely to be suitable for applicants seeking to work part-days, and whilst applications for part time will be considered we are not able to consider less than 4 full working days per week for this specific role.
New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.
For a full outline of tasks please see the role profile attached