Crown Court Clerk

We are looking for a Crown Court Clerk to support the administration of criminal, civil and family courts across England and Wales.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring Crown Court hearings run smoothly, including:

• speaking confidently in court and liaising with the judge, defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and other stakeholders;
• managing court sittings and intervening when required to maximise judicial sitting time;
• producing accurate and time critical documentation - verdicts, arraignments, court orders and hearing outcomes;
• maintaining and improving court processes and digital systems.

Qualifications and Key Skills

• experience speaking publicly in a court room environment;
• excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills;
• ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines;
• IT proficiency and willingness to learn new technologies and software packages;
• resilience, ability to multitask and adapt to new systems;
• sensitivity to complex and emotionally difficult issues.

Working Arrangements

Standard full time hours: 37 hours per week. The role is office based with a minimum of 60 % presence in a local office. Hybrid working arrangements are offered where business needs allow.

Visa and Availability

This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas under current immigration rules. Applicants must have held a Skilled Worker visa before 22 July 2025, or otherwise provide evidence of the right to live and work in the UK.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years of service; leave purchase scheme up to three days per year; public holiday pay and one privilege day;
• pension scheme - choice of Civil Service pension options;
• extensive training and development opportunities;
• access to employee run networks and family friendly policies (e.g., reduced hours, job share);
• paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave; free annual sight tests for computer screen users.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. The MoJ is a Disability Confident employer and offers reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to Work for Veterans" initiative provides guaranteed interview schemes for eligible former armed forces members.

Security Checks

DBS Basic check required.

Notice of Expiry

There is no indication that the position is closed or expired.