Up to £12.56 per hour + holiday, pension
We have an exciting new job opportunity for a court usher to join one of our Government clients in Strand, central London. Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice.
This is a full-time temporary role for an ongoing 12 months with a view to extending the contract further.
Salary: £12.56 p/h (with benefits of pension scheme and holiday).
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00
The Agency worker will:
* Prepare the Courts for sitting.
* Keep Courtrooms clean and tidy throughout the day.
* Work with judges, preparing their documents for cases which are to be either face to face or on Microsoft Teams.
* Process work and court clerking tasks.
* Scan documents and transfer files.
* Liaise with members of the judiciary.
* Upload documents onto electronic systems/databases.
* Contact relevant parties, schedule, serve court documents, execute a range of warrants, and collect fines and fees, including the use of chip and pin.
* Liaise with Judges and Clerks regarding papers for hearings.
Obtain names of all parties and complete Court records where appropriate.
Swear in witnesses as appropriate.
Photocopy any documents required by the Court.
Ensure the smooth running of the Courts.
Administering Oaths to witnesses.
Track the attendance of parties scheduled to appear in court.
Comply with office standards such as timekeeping and dress code. Provide assistance elsewhere in the office as and when required.
Key Skills:
* Must be polite and helpful to all customers, both external and internal.
* Remain calm, tactful, and sensitive when dealing with difficult situations or people.
* Be aware of customer needs and be efficient in dealing with these.
* Pass on important information to all concerned promptly and clearly, with tact and honesty.
* Work effectively on own and with others.
Experience working within a public-facing environment is desirable. Provide some administrative support and follow set procedures while exercising some independent judgment in carrying out work. Good communication skills, both oral and written, are required. A working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office is necessary.
If you are successful, you will be subject to security checks which take approximately 4 weeks to process.
Please apply online or contact Basheer at Basheer.Dawoud@brookstreet.co.uk. Please remember to include your mobile telephone number, CV, and the role you are applying for.
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