Court Usher/ Paperkeeper
Summary Information for vacancy - reference 244n/04/11
Department
Ministry of Justice
Salary
£15797 - £18700 Pro-rata
Location
KT1 2AD, Kingston upon Thames (OL), Greater London, London
KT1 2BB, Kingston upon Thames (OL), Greater London, London
NW10 8SB, Greater London, London
SW28 0EY, Greater London, London
Closing Date
06 May 2011
Interviews start
Not specified
Grade
AA
Seniority
Not specified
Pay frequency
Monthly
Appointment Terms
Fixed-term contract
Working Arrangement
Full time,Part time,Job share
Travel required
No
No of vacancies
10 or more
Field of work
Administration
Brief Description
Court Usher
The Court Usher acts as an essential first point of contact for all the court users involved in hearings. There will be regular contact with the Judiciary, assisting the administrative staff with the smooth flow of court work. You will meet members of the public and their legal representatives; prepare court /hearing rooms, and complete documentation, as well as ensuring the court runs smoothly and efficiently.
Paperkeeper
The Paper Keeper is an essential role in ensuring that the Courts are able to deliver its objectives and meets its customer's needs. You will be relied upon by the Judiciary and Court Staff, ensuring that the file are managed effectively therefore enabling them to perform their varying roles and responsibilities.
Vacancy description
Court Usher duties may include:
1. Meet and greet court users, visitors and jurors.
2. Filling out forms.
3. Swearing in witnesses.
4. Calling people to courtrooms.
5. Answering face to face enquiries.
6. Preparing the courtroom.
7. Keeping parties informed of changes.
8. Some ad hoc administrative duties as required
(please see attachment for full job description)
Paperkeeper duties may include:
1. Assisting in the delivery of files and papers to courts as required. Taking files and documents to the other Government Departments either by public transport, taxi or on foot.
2. Answering face to face enquiries.
3. The collection, sorting and delivery of general post and files / papers, both internal and external.
4. Filling out forms and correspondence.
5. Post room duties - sorting, labelling, filling envelopes, franking post.
6. General clerical work, including use of computers.
7. Switchboard assistance.
Starting salaries will vary according to placement and role.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a minimum 2 GCSE's for all Band F roles, (all at Grades A, B or C) and these must include English Language. Alternatively, candidates may possess an equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ, or have suitable experience within an administrative role.
Further information
CRB check required - Yes
Regulated by OCSC - No
Reserved for existing civil servants - No
Reserved for UK nationals - No
How to apply
Please download and complete the attached application pack.
180411114821_2. Application Guidance (Band E F).doc
180411114744_1. Application Form 244n.doc
180411114756_Job description and core competence profile 244.doc
