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Exciting Opportunity for Entry level roles seekers: Court Usher at Exeter Law Courts
Are you a university student looking for a dynamic role that complements your studies? Are you a recent graduate looking for a job with the Public Sector? Brook Street has a fantastic opportunity tailored for you! Join our dedicated team as a Court usher at Exeter Law Courts.
Position Details
* Employer: Brookstreet
* Role: Court Usher
* Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, there is a possibility for flexi-time but you must be on site during core hours - 9.30-3.30
* Duration: Temporary assignment until 30/06/25, with potential for extension based on performance
* Pay Rate: £11.44/hr for the first 12 working weeks, after that it's going up to £12.07/hr
* Location: Exeter Law Courts, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, EX1 1JL
* Start Date: ASAP, vetting pending
Why Join Us?
* Relevant Experience: Enhance your resume with hands-on experience in a legal environment.
* Professional Growth: Gain invaluable skills and knowledge that align with your academic pursuits.
* Supportive Team: Benefit from regular management support and opportunities for professional development.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring parties are ready for court hearings, calling on cases in the courtroom, ensuring customers make contact with solicitors.
* Swear in juries, ensure jurors enter the courtroom.
* Liaise with barristers and judiciary to ensure cases are ready to be heard.
* Basic admin duties, answering calls and post duties.
* Act as the first point of contact for all court users involved in hearings, which involves regular contact with judiciary.
* Meet members of the public and legal representatives.
* Prepare courts/hearing rooms.
* Ensure the court runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Assist admin staff with the smooth flow of work.
* React quickly and professionally to unexpected situations while working within regulated guidelines.
* Deal sensitively and professionally with people from all walks of life, many of whom may be vulnerable and under stress.
* Take a firm stance with those who may not understand or welcome procedures that need to be followed.
* Work as part of a team but be responsible for your own time with management support.
* IT literacy with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Outlook/Word/Excel) is essential. Court ushers are also required to use a variety of 'in-house' IT applications and assist with operating other equipment, e.g., Video Links.
Skills And Qualifications
* Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook. You will be using the Cloud Video Platform (CVP), an internet-based video meeting service for setting up remote hearings.
* Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Note: The offered candidate is subject to vetting - enhanced DBS clearance and an activity check for the last 3 years.
Take this opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical setting and make a meaningful impact. Apply now and start your journey with us!
Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.
Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website.
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