14920 - Judicial Assistant in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £40,014 i £42,859 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 14920 |
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Job Title: Judicial Assistant in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Location: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL
Duration: Fixed term contract for a period of 10 months commencing in September or October 2026
Pay Span or equivalent: HEO
Background:
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of the criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales and non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It provides a fair, efficient and effective justice system delivered by an independent judiciary. HMCTS aims to ensure that all citizens receive timely access to justice according to their different needs, whether as victims or witnesses of crime, defendants accused of crime, consumers in debt, children at risk of harm, businesses involved in commercial disputes or as individuals asserting their employment rights or challenging the decisions of government bodies.
The Court of Appeal Civil Division hears appeals across all civil jurisdictions. In the majority of cases it is the final court of appeal.
The post of judicial assistant is intended to provide entrants to the legal profession with a unique opportunity to work at close quarters with judicial members of the court, to view the appeals process and to appreciate appellate advocacy at close quarters. Candidates should note that a judicial assistant works full time. It is not possible to conduct professional practice or to devote significant time to external study while working as a judicial assistant.
Role Purpose:
Judicial assistants in the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal are assigned to one or two justices of appeal. They assist in the preparation of cases for hearing before a constitution of the full court by analysis of the appeal papers, legal research and the drafting of summaries for the assistance of each member of the constitution of the court. They also prepare case papers and summaries for submission to a single justice for consideration of applications for permission to appeal. From time to time they are requested to assist with research into specific subjects of interest in the law or the administration of justice.
It is not essential that candidates should have a specific area of expertise but the team will be selected so as to provide cover for the range of work handled by the civil division of the Court of Appeal including general common law, public law and human rights, commercial law, chancery and tax law, employment law, family law and some criminal law. Candidates must be willing to undertake work in areas of law in which they have no previous experience.
Main Activities / Responsibilities:
The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
To prepare case summaries for permission to appeal applications and bench memoranda for full appeals as requested by their supervising Lord or Lady Justice.
To complete case summaries and bench memoranda for other members of the court who do not have an assigned judicial assistant.
To complete legal research into specific subjects of interest in the law or administration of justice as requested by the supervising Lord or Lady Justice or any other justice of appeal.
Occasionally to assist in the preparation of a speech to be given by their assigned judge or any other justice of appeal.
Other Duties:
The post holder will be required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by their assigned judge or line manager which are commensurate with the level or responsibility of this post.
Experience:
Experience of practical legal research
Technical skills / qualifications:
A 2:1 undergraduate degree in law or better; or
A 2:1 undergraduate degree in any other subject or better and a postgraduate law qualification
Please note that you are expected to hold this/these qualification(s) at the time that you apply for the post. Predicted degree grades will not be accepted.
Interview Process:
If selected for interview, you will be assessed on behaviour and strength questions. You will also be required to complete a test of legal technical skills, which includes a written test and an analysis of a case. You will be informed which case to read in preparation for the interview.
Please note, face to face interviews will be required for candidates progressed from sift stage
Location:
This post is based in the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL. Travel to other court sites may be required.
Security Level:
Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC)
To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment and residence history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why.
For this role you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC requirements you will need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the date of application.
If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:
You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
You were studying abroad
You were living overseas with parents
In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account and you may need to provide a local police certificate.
Location: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL
Duration: Fixed term contract for a period of 10 months commencing in September or October 2026
Pay Span or equivalent: HEO
Background:
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of the criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales and non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. It provides a fair, efficient and effective justice system delivered by an independent judiciary. HMCTS aims to ensure that all citizens receive timely access to justice according to their different needs, whether as victims or witnesses of crime, defendants accused of crime, consumers in debt, children at risk of harm, businesses involved in commercial disputes or as individuals asserting their employment rights or challenging the decisions of government bodies.
The Court of Appeal Civil Division hears appeals across all civil jurisdictions. In the majority of cases it is the final court of appeal.
The post of judicial assistant is intended to provide entrants to the legal profession with a unique opportunity to work at close quarters with judicial members of the court, to view the appeals process and to appreciate appellate advocacy at close quarters. Candidates should note that a judicial assistant works full time. It is not possible to conduct professional practice or to devote significant time to external study while working as a judicial assistant.
Role Purpose:
Judicial assistants in the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal are assigned to one or two justices of appeal. They assist in the preparation of cases for hearing before a constitution of the full court by analysis of the appeal papers, legal research and the drafting of summaries for the assistance of each member of the constitution of the court. They also prepare case papers and summaries for submission to a single justice for consideration of applications for permission to appeal. From time to time they are requested to assist with research into specific subjects of interest in the law or the administration of justice.
It is not essential that candidates should have a specific area of expertise but the team will be selected so as to provide cover for the range of work handled by the civil division of the Court of Appeal including general common law, public law and human rights, commercial law, chancery and tax law, employment law, family law and some criminal law. Candidates must be willing to undertake work in areas of law in which they have no previous experience.
Main Activities / Responsibilities:
The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
To prepare case summaries for permission to appeal applications and bench memoranda for full appeals as requested by their supervising Lord or Lady Justice.
To complete case summaries and bench memoranda for other members of the court who do not have an assigned judicial assistant.
To complete legal research into specific subjects of interest in the law or administration of justice as requested by the supervising Lord or Lady Justice or any other justice of appeal.
Occasionally to assist in the preparation of a speech to be given by their assigned judge or any other justice of appeal.
Other Duties:
The post holder will be required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by their assigned judge or line manager which are commensurate with the level or responsibility of this post.
Experience:
Experience of practical legal research
Technical skills / qualifications:
A 2:1 undergraduate degree in law or better; or
A 2:1 undergraduate degree in any other subject or better and a postgraduate law qualification
Please note that you are expected to hold this/these qualification(s) at the time that you apply for the post. Predicted degree grades will not be accepted.
Interview Process:
If selected for interview, you will be assessed on behaviour and strength questions. You will also be required to complete a test of legal technical skills, which includes a written test and an analysis of a case. You will be informed which case to read in preparation for the interview.
Please note, face to face interviews will be required for candidates progressed from sift stage
Location:
This post is based in the Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL. Travel to other court sites may be required.
Security Level:
Counter-Terrorism Check (CTC)
To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment and residence history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why.
For this role you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC requirements you will need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years prior to the date of application.
If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:
You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
You were studying abroad
You were living overseas with parents
In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account and you may need to provide a local police certificate.