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88926 - Crown Court Clerk - Cardiff Crown Court
| Posting date: | 18 July 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,223 to £28,613 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2024 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 88926 |
Summary
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown 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. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role.
It is a unique position at the heart of justice which requires you to have high emotional resilience and be able to understand and be sensitive to many, sometimes difficult, cases and take a non-judgmental approach to our service users.
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 with the clerking team, you’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Crown 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 verdicts, conducting arraignments, 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
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 delivery Justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service.
For a full job description, please read the supporting document included below before applying
Further details:
New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.
Occasional travel to other courts
For this post, occasional travel to Newport Crown Court NP20 4PR will be required for cover when needed.
Successful candidates will be required to travel to Swansea for their 6-week induction training programme. In line with MoJ Travel and Subsistence policy and guidance, candidates will be able to claim expenses from their base location (Cardiff) to Swansea Crown Court.
Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown 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. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role.
It is a unique position at the heart of justice which requires you to have high emotional resilience and be able to understand and be sensitive to many, sometimes difficult, cases and take a non-judgmental approach to our service users.
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 with the clerking team, you’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Crown 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 verdicts, conducting arraignments, 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
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 delivery Justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service.
For a full job description, please read the supporting document included below before applying
Further details:
New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.
Occasional travel to other courts
For this post, occasional travel to Newport Crown Court NP20 4PR will be required for cover when needed.
Successful candidates will be required to travel to Swansea for their 6-week induction training programme. In line with MoJ Travel and Subsistence policy and guidance, candidates will be able to claim expenses from their base location (Cardiff) to Swansea Crown Court.