Coroners Court Assistant
Haringey
Contract
£18.33 per hour
Our client is looking for an experienced Coroners Court Assistant.
Administrative support to the Coroner's Court including processing of invoices and other related admin tasks.
1. Provide general administrative and support duties to the Court Manager and the court.
2. Assist in court by carrying out ushering/ jury bailiff duties for inquests, mentions and other hearings. Manage the courtroom environment and the witnesses, including swearing in and signposting. Set up and check the court recording equipment to ensure it is working properly immediately prior to each inquest, operate the court recording equipment and manage the technology/equipment for remote witness participation.
3. Assist in preparation for jury inquests, including sending correspondence to call a jury, caring for an empanelled jury, liaising with jurors in general enquiries and preparing jury packs before and during the Inquest. You will also be required to set up the jury room for use by the jury, arranging tables, storing mobile court equipment, preparing refreshments and stationery. Ensure presentation of evidence to inform the Jury (witness statements, photographic evidence, CCTV etc) prepared to the satisfaction of HM Senior Coroner, Area Coroner and Assistant Coroner's.
4. Extract recordings of hearings from the recordings database for disclosure to requesting IPs.
5. Update the CIVICA case record system where necessary ...