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Burton
Ministry of Justice
Legal officer
Posted: 9h ago
Offer description

Overview

Working within a Regional Hearing Centre (RHC), you will support the effective administration of Tribunals business on a national scale by undertaking a range of complex case work and assessment activity to determine how best to advance caseloads and remove barriers to timely case progression. You will work independently with support from a wider team, make informed decisions on processing appeals to improve access to justice, and liaise with key stakeholders and HMCTS colleagues to ensure effective administration of justice. This is an office-based position with expectation to attend the specified office in person. Occasional travel to other courts may be required.

Responsibilities

* Undertake complex case work and assessment activities to determine how best to progress caseloads and remove barriers to timely progression.
* Make case management decisions under delegated judicial powers and in line with supervisory guidance.
* Liaise with key stakeholders and HMCTS colleagues to ensure effective administration of justice.
* Engage with court users in a confident, impartial and accessible manner, adapting communications to different audiences and stakeholders.

Working arrangements

* This is an office-based role with potential for non-contractual hybrid working, but no guarantees for home working. Minimum 60% of working time in an office may apply depending on local arrangements.
* Standard full-time hours are 37 per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing patterns where they meet role requirements and are agreed prior to appointment.
* Occasional travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications and experience

* A law degree or equivalent technical experience is desirable. Equivalent technical experience means demonstrated transferable decision-making aptitude within a framework or guidance and precedents under supervision.
* Ability to reflect on issues, take informed and impartial approach, and make evidence-based decisions. Strong written and verbal communication with multiple stakeholders internal and external to the Tribunal.

Security and eligibility

* Level of security checks: DBS Basic.
* Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom and comply with UK Immigration Rules. The role’s sponsorship eligibility follows current immigration rules and transitional provisions.

Additional information

* Hybrid Working arrangements may be offered where business needs allow; arrangements discussed and agreed with successful candidate, subject to regular review.
* For nationally advertised roles, appointments will be to the nearest viable office to the candidate’s home postcode or to a national office network location as appropriate.
* MoJ terms may change due to Civil Service reform; new joiners will be subject to the revised terms where applicable.
* The MoJ offers a range of benefits including annual leave, pension options, training opportunities, and various employee networks. Flexible working options are supported where feasible.
* Commitment to Disability Confident recruitment; adjustments throughout recruitment and workplace are possible; disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria may be offered an interview.

Application process

* Question and Answer session: successful applicants at sift may be invited to attend a Q&A session before the interview process to learn more about the role and assessment process.
* Details will be provided to successful candidates after sift.
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