Court Usher & Admin Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.85 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nations Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Job Category : Legal
Location : Courthouse Street (Coroners), Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.85
Support the Coroner’s Service Manager and the administrative team to deliver an
efficient service to all service users
What you will deliver:
1. Provide Court Usher assistance to support the Coroner in the smooth running of
Inquests.
2. Chaperone visitors attending Inquests, ensuring that they understand the Court
proceedings and deal with any queries that may arise (this will involve communicating with
the relevant Coroner’s Officer).
3. Manage the Court Recording System and Remote Attendance (TEAMS) system.
4. Assist the Coroner with swearing in witnesses.
5. Assist the Coroner with Inquest Openings.
6. Create and distribute TEAMS links for remote attendance.
The Knowledge/Qualifications and Experience sections describe what is required in terms of the technical ability that is needed to do this job successfully.
The Competencies section describes the kinds of non-technical skills, abilities and personal
characteristics that the ideal person for this particular role would have. The competencies describe
how that person would ideally work with other people and how they would approach their
responsibilities.
The Special Conditions and Professional Requirements section describes any other qualities
appropriate to the particular circumstances associated with this role.
Knowledge / Education:
Essential Desirable
Excellent knowledge of IT packages, in
particular Microsoft Office
Experience:
Essential Desirable
Experience of working in an office
environment.
Experience of working in a similar
environment e.g. Court Service, legal office,
Location : Courthouse Street (Coroners), Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.85
Support the Coroner’s Service Manager and the administrative team to deliver an
efficient service to all service users
What you will deliver:
1. Provide Court Usher assistance to support the Coroner in the smooth running of
Inquests.
2. Chaperone visitors attending Inquests, ensuring that they understand the Court
proceedings and deal with any queries that may arise (this will involve communicating with
the relevant Coroner’s Officer).
3. Manage the Court Recording System and Remote Attendance (TEAMS) system.
4. Assist the Coroner with swearing in witnesses.
5. Assist the Coroner with Inquest Openings.
6. Create and distribute TEAMS links for remote attendance.
The Knowledge/Qualifications and Experience sections describe what is required in terms of the technical ability that is needed to do this job successfully.
The Competencies section describes the kinds of non-technical skills, abilities and personal
characteristics that the ideal person for this particular role would have. The competencies describe
how that person would ideally work with other people and how they would approach their
responsibilities.
The Special Conditions and Professional Requirements section describes any other qualities
appropriate to the particular circumstances associated with this role.
Knowledge / Education:
Essential Desirable
Excellent knowledge of IT packages, in
particular Microsoft Office
Experience:
Essential Desirable
Experience of working in an office
environment.
Experience of working in a similar
environment e.g. Court Service, legal office,