At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure smooth court operations and produce accurate legal documents.
- Company: Join the Civil Service and be part of a vital legal team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension scheme, and professional development.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and travel between locations.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the justice system while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Confident communicator with attention to detail and IT proficiency.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
Eligibility: This vacancy is only available to existing Civil Servant employees and employees of accredited non‑departmental public bodies. Please review the Eligibility section before you apply.
Overview: Our Court Associates are essential to ensuring that Magistrates Court hearings run smoothly. They communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and produce accurate and timely court documents.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the smooth running of all Magistrates Courts sitting daily.
- Intervene in court when required and maximise judicial sitting time.
- Take pleas, produce court orders and record hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain documents and information to a high standard in a fast‑paced environment.
Qualifications & Requirements: Suitable candidates will be:
- Confident communicators with the ability to speak publicly in a courtroom setting.
- Team players able to work within a legal team and with a judge.
- Detail‑oriented, capable of completing documents accurately against tight deadlines.
- Resilient and keen to learn, comfortable working within established processes.
- IT proficient, able to adapt to new systems and technologies.
Location & Working Pattern: Base location will be either Brighton Magistrates’ Court or Crawley Magistrates’ Court, with frequent travel between both locations as business requires. Standard full‑time hours are 37 hours per week, with the postholder on‑site between 9:30 am and court finish time. The role is not suitable for part‑day applicants; part‑time consideration requires a minimum of four working days per week.
Benefits:
- Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years of service.
- Leave buy/sell scheme, pro‑rated for part‑time and job‑share posts.
- Pension scheme available through the Civil Service.
- Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
EEO Statement: This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK.
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
- Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme on or before 31 December 2020.
Court Associate - South East employer: Ministry of Justice
As a Court Associate in the South East, you will be part of a dedicated team ensuring the efficient operation of Magistrates Courts, with opportunities for professional growth through extensive training and development. Our supportive work culture values resilience and teamwork, while offering generous annual leave and a robust pension scheme, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful employment in the public sector.
