Administrative Officer
Location: Reading Courts
Contract Type: Temporary (until 31 March 2026)
Working Pattern: Full-time
Pay Rate: £12.36 per hour, raising to £13.25 after 12 weeks
About the role
As an Administrative Officer you will play a key role in ensuring cases progress efficiently through the justice system while delivering outstanding service to court users and colleagues alike.
Key Responsibilities
Administration
* Prepare papers and files for courts, tribunals, hearings, and meetings
* Produce court and tribunal documents
* Manage photocopying, filing, post handling, and data entry tasks
* Book and organise meeting rooms, training sessions, and other events
Drafting
* Prepare standard letters, minutes, reports and notes following set guidelines
Operations
* Clerk civil and family courts and tribunal hearings
* Support court users, manage listings and rotas, and check case files
* Handle counter, telephone, and written enquiries
* Serve court documents, collect fines and fees (including chip & pin transactions)
* Contribute to team problem‑solving, process improvement, and local projects
Casework & Quality Control
* Process court orders, fines and legal aid documentation
* Check and verify records, documents and accounts for accuracy and compliance
* Assemble information for reports, warrants and statistical analysis
Financial & Statistical Tasks
* Perform basic financial calculations and prepare reports
* Reconcile accounts, prepare invoices and manage small office expenditure
Customer Service & Communication
* Provide excellent, timely and professional service to the judiciary, magistrates, court users and legal representatives
* Give advice on court forms and procedures, ensuring all interactions are helpful and accurate
Please apply online.
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