Ministry of Justice UK
Crown Court Clerk (Ref: 20306)
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This position is based at Stafford Combined, Stafford, ST16 2QQ
Job Summary
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Job Description
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self-assurance to speak in court, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role.
About Us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.
About You
This is a unique position at the heart of justice. It requires high emotional resilience, along with the ability to understand and be sensitive to many, sometime difficult, issues and take a non-judgemental approach to our service users.
- You’re an active listener and confident communicator; able to speak publicly in court, with 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.
- A real team player, working with the clerking team, you’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Crown Courts sitting daily, able to intervene in Court when required and maximise judicial sitting time.
- With experience in producing exact and time critical documentation, your ability to focus will be key in taking verdicts, conducting arraignments, producing Court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently.
- Resilient, keen to learn and the ability to multi-task, you’re familiar with working within process and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we’re constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today’s world.
Your Skills And Experience
- Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment.
- Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
- IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages
This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in delivery Justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service.
Please refer to the job description attachment for more information.
We also have more information on our website about the role Crown court clerks - HM Courts & Tribunals service
Further details
- New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.
- These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy.
- Applications for part-time working would be considered however due to the nature of the role the minimum hours would be 30 hours per week over 4 days.
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Skilled Worker Visa
This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules.
From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.
If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here
Lead Criterion
An initial sift based on the lead behaviour Making Effective Decisions may be held if a large number of applications are received.
Location
The successful person will be based at Stafford Crown Court, Victoria Square, Stafford, ST16 2QQ however they will be required to travel to Stoke and Shrewsbury Crown Courts and there may be a requirement to travel to other Court locations within the Midlands Region to support when required for business needs.
Training may take place at an alternative location to your base location. Advance notice and planning will be given. Additional travel costs such as mileage and train travel apply when travelling to alternative courts. Travel will be on a rota basis once fully trained.
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self-assurance to speak in court, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role.
Your Skills And Experience
- Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment.
- Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
- IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages
This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in delivery Justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service.
Please refer to the job description attachment for more information.
We also have more information on our website about the role Crown court clerks - HM Courts & Tribunals service
Further details
- New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.
- These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy.
- Applications for part-time working would be considered however due to the nature of the role the minimum hours would be 30 hours per week over 4 days.
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Skilled Worker Visa
This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas in accordance with the current immigration rules.
From 22 July 2025, the Government introduced changes to the Skilled Worker visa route. The department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.
If you are applying for this role and you have not held a Skilled Worker visa prior to the 22 July 2025 changes, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
The Department will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here
Lead Criterion
An initial sift based on the lead behaviour Making Effective Decisions may be held if a large number of applications are received.
Location
The successful person will be based at Stafford Crown Court, Victoria Square, Stafford, ST16 2QQ however they will be required to travel to Stoke and Shrewsbury Crown Courts and there may be a requirement to travel to other Court locations within the Midlands Region to support when required for business needs.
Training may take place at an alternative location to your base location. Advance notice and planning will be given. Additional travel costs such as mileage and train travel apply when travelling to alternative courts. Travel will be on a rota basis once fully trained.
Person specification
Please Refer To Job Description
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
Alongside your salary of £29,303, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £8,489 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
- 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 employer contribution of 28.97%
- Annual Leave
- Public Holidays
- Season Ticket Advance
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