Description
We are seeking a Clerk to HM Judges to provide first-line support to a Lord or Lady Justice of Appeal or High Court Judge. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the best use of the judge's time, enabling them to concentrate on the delivery of justice.
The role involves administrative duties, including typing documents such as judgments or orders, diary management, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The appointment to some Judges may require extensive traveling with overnight stays during the week for a considerable number of weeks at a time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administration: Keep an up-to-date diary of your Judge's court sittings/visits/meetings, maintenance of his/her robes and library, coordinating visits and assisting visitors plus other office functions.
- Domestic duties as required by the judge.
- Communication: Responsible for the smooth running of the judge's court commitments whether in London or on circuit.
Working Arrangements:
- Hours: Your actual working pattern is agreed with the judge and your line manager.
- Location: The position is London based and therefore you should live within a reasonable daily commute of London.
- Circuit work: Any judge may undertake circuit work anywhere in England and Wales, on average 3 times in each legal year, for periods of around 2-6 weeks.
Essential Skills and Criteria:
- Accurate typing speed of a minimum of 35 wpm.
- Previous experience of using IT Microsoft Office applications.
- A high standard of spoken and written English.
Desirable Skills Include:
- A full driving licence