Crown Court Clerk – Derby Derby, England
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We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
This is an operational role that is customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. HMCTS offers a flexible working system in many of its offices, subject to business needs being met.
This particular post is based at Derby Crown Court however the successful candidate will be expected to work at other sites within Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire when required.HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. We provide support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.
Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses – we have a responsibility to deliver a Justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.
As a Crown Court clerk you will play a vital role in our Justice system working in a unique and rewarding position, where you will be a key participant within a live Crown Court, however we appreciate this role is not for everyone. It is a unique position at the heart of justice, which requires you to have high emotional resilience and be able to understand and be sensitive to many, sometimes difficult, issues and take a non-judgmental approach to our service users.
We are looking for confident communicators; people who are able to speak publicly and have the self-assurance to confidently liaise with the Judge, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and more, regarding complex and sensitive matters in a calm and professional manner.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have experience of effectively managing your time, working in a complex environment under pressure and to targets, able to produce time critical court orders and to record hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently. You will be an active part of a clerking team to ensure the smooth running of all the crown courts sitting daily and to maximise judicial sitting time and will ensure the appropriate codes of conduct are applied to the courtroom and other areas of the court premises whilst the court is sitting and to actively intervene where required and encourage compliance.
Learning quickly, being able to adapt at short notice and having a high level of attention is essential as you will be taking verdicts and conducting arraignments amongst many other duties. We are constantly investing in digital solutions to allow us to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today’s world, so it is imperative that you are IT proficient and able to adapt to new systems and technologies.
This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in HMCTS and gives you the benefits of working within the Civil Service.
We’re passionate about delivering justice for everybody in the UK. That means having a diverse workforce that fully represents the people we serve. If you have the confidence and desire to make a difference and are interested in applying for this role, please see the Crown Court clerk job description.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
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- Access to learning and development
- A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Annual Leave
- Public Holidays
- Season Ticket Advance
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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