Court Administrator / Court Officer

Location: Northallerton
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Contract Length: 3-6 months initially, with the potential to become permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (37.5 hours per week)
Start Date: Immediate

Overview

We are recruiting for a Court Administrator / Court Officer to join a busy and professional court environment in Northallerton. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, organised, and reliable individual seeking a varied role with long-term career prospects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the administration and organisation of formal court hearings while also acting as a Court Officer during proceedings. Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend and support formal court hearings.
• Act as a Court Officer during court proceedings.
• Organise and coordinate court schedules and hearings.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain court documentation and records.
• Liaise professionally with legal representatives, court staff, witnesses, and members of the public.
• Ensure hearings run efficiently and in accordance with procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the court team.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Confident, professional, and able to remain in control in a formal environment.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS and be registered on the DBS Update Service.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Desirable Experience

• Previous HMCTS (HM Courts & Tribunals Service) experience.
• Experience working within courts, legal services, criminal justice, or public sector environments.
• Previous experience within the police service or other law enforcement agencies would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £28,000 salary.
• Immediate start available.
• Full training provided.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
• Stable Monday to Friday working hours.
• Opportunity to work within a respected and professional court environment.

If you are organised, dependable, and confident in a formal setting, we would love to hear from you.

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