Court Officer at Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Falkirk, Scotland, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 25

Salary

25555.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.As part of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service commitment to equality and diversity, our recruitment system will automatically anonymise your personal information once your application is submitted and a generic application number is generated. The selection panel will only see the evidence you have provided on how you meet the key capabilities required for the job. Please check your details carefully and answer all required questions as this may affect any potential employment with us.

Responsibilities
  • Undertakes reception duties, providing a high quality service by dealing effectively with incoming phone calls, court users and contractors.
  • Checks in witnesses attending court and directs to appropriate witness rooms and liaises with Witness Services as required.
  • Responsible for the management of jurors and seclusion of the jurors when considering their verdict.
  • Opens and closes the court building when necessary.
  • Undertakes general duties within court, including calling of witnesses, handling of productions, escorting the Sheriff to and from court, liaising with witnesses and jurors as required to keep them informed of the ongoing proceedings and assisting with CCTV evidence cases.
  • Helps to ensure security and appropriate standards of behaviour are maintained within the court building.
  • Carries out administrative support duties to assist the smooth running of the court offices, including filing, photocopying and distributing internal court papers.
  • Messenger duties including collecting DX, Legal Post and General Post Office mail daily. Collects office mail and prepares for onward delivery to the appropriate service providers.
  • To obtain reference books from the library for the Sheriffs or officials during the Court proceedings.
  • To undertake light portering duties as required
  • Update court reference guides
  • Responsible for the seclusion of the jurors when considering their verdict
  • Set up audio/visual equipment and screens for cases with vulnerable witnesses
  • Opening up buildings
  • Reporting maintenance requirement
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