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City of London, London (region), EC4Y 8AP
Job Summary
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) is a specialised, independent judicial body whose principal statutory functions are to hear appeals in respect of decisions made by competition and regulatory authorities and claims for damages (to recover losses caused by infringements of competition law) brought by individual / groups of claimants. Its jurisdiction in competition and economic regulatory cases extends to the whole of the UK and is central to the UK’s competition system.
Job Description
You will be supporting the work of the Registry in ensuring that the CAT cases are conducted effectively and according to the statutory rules of procedure. You will conduct administrative duties and supportive tasks to ensure strict timetables are adhered to and hearings are conducted appropriately.
Key Accountabilities
* Undertake all casework duties involved in handling applications effectively and in accordance with legal requirements and agreed procedures
* Maintain case filing systems and ensure hearings go ahead as planned
* Gain exposure to the administrative handling of cases, from registration to final judgment
* Arrange internal and external hearing logistics (throughout the UK, sometimes remote), while ensuring that appropriate security measures are in place and staff are available and briefed for the various required postings
* Support the Registry team in dealing with general queries from parties, legal representatives and members of the public about the status of cases, maintaining confidentiality at all times
* General office support, including photocopying, post opening, labelling, scanning, registering and filing of documents both in hard copy and electronically
* Court usher duties
* Manual handling of case files
You will be supporting the work of the Registry in ensuring that the CAT cases are conducted effectively and according to the statutory rules of procedure. You will conduct administrative duties and supportive tasks to ensure strict timetables are adhered to and hearings are conducted appropriately.
Key Accountabilities
* Undertake all casework duties involved in handling applications effectively and in accordance with legal requirements and agreed procedures
* Maintain case filing systems and ensure hearings go ahead as planned
* Gain exposure to the administrative handling of cases, from registration to final judgment
* Arrange internal and external hearing logistics (throughout the UK, sometimes remote), while ensuring that appropriate security measures are in place and staff are available and briefed for the various required postings
* Support the Registry team in dealing with general queries from parties, legal representatives and members of the public about the status of cases, maintaining confidentiality at all times
* General office support, including photocopying, post opening, labelling, scanning, registering and filing of documents both in hard copy and electronically
* Court usher duties
* Manual handling of case files
Person specification
Essential
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Excellent communication and organisation skills
* Microsoft Office skills
* Strong team player with a high degree of flexibility
* Proactive, cheerful and resilient disposition
* Ability to adopt a professional approach when dealing with callers and visitors
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining a methodical and organised approach to work
Desirable
* Previous experience in an administrative role
* Background knowledge of or an interest in law
* Experience working in a law firm or similar organisation
Alongside your salary of £33,000, Competition Service/Competition Appeal Tribunal contributes £9,560 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
* 30 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and privilege days
* Learning and development tailored to your role
* Free eye tests and a contribution towards your glasses
* Interest-free season ticket loan
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
* A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Selection process details
To apply for this post, please submit the following documents to HR@catribunal.org.uk:
* A CV
* A Personal Statement (max 1000 words)
* An Application Form (found via the link below)
* An Equality and Diversity Form (found via the link below)
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
* Name : Jayda Hart
* Email : HR@catribunal.org.uk
Recruitment team
* Email : hr@catribunal.org.uk
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