Overview
General Information Salary £35,335 - £37,847. Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working. Vacancy Approach External. Location Glasgow, Scotland. Closing Date 29-Jan-2026. Post Type Permanent. Civil Service Grade HEO. Number of jobs available 1. Reserve List 12 Months. Job ID 13721.
Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going. Our Legal Officers play a critical role in helping deliver justice. If you are intent on serving the public by delivering excellent service, and are enthusiastic about working with the judiciary, this role gives you the opportunity to play a pivotal role within HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
Role and responsibilities
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 in order to determine how best to advance caseloads and remove any barriers to effective and timely case progression. Working independently with the support of a wider team, you will make informed decisions on how best to process appeals allowing all better access to justice. Under the supervision of a Senior Legal Officer and leadership judiciary, the Legal Officer will make case management decisions as part of their delegated judicial powers. A Legal Officer will liaise with key stakeholders and HMCTS colleagues to ensure the effective administration of justice.
The successful candidate will attend the Glasgow Tribunal Centre, 20 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8GT as required.
About You
Are you able to reflect on an issue and take an informed and impartial approach to your work, making evidence-based decisions? If you do, this varied and challenging role is for you. A confident communicator and decision maker, you will use your skills to effectively work and engage with all court users. You will understand the importance of impartial decision making, and the need to understand a wide range of information at pace. You will be able to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders internal and external to the Tribunal, with varying communication methods and the ability to adapt your communication to your audience.
Experience: A law degree or equivalent technical experience is desirable. The equivalent technical experience is defined as the demonstration of a transferable decision-making aptitude, working within a set framework or guidance and previous precedents, under supervision.
Working arrangements
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. Non-contractual hybrid working may be available, but requests for home working cannot be guaranteed. This is an office-based position: the successful candidate will be expected to be based in the Glasgow office with occasional travel to other sites as required.
Benefits and support
* A range of Family Friendly policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
* Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
* Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
* Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
Diversity, equality and inclusion
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. MoJ is committed to providing adjustments during recruitment and in the workplace for disabled candidates where required.
Additional information
Occasional travel to other courts may be required. From 22 July 2025, the Government increased the salary threshold and skills level for Skilled Worker visas. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship for first-time applicants. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, eligibility will be assessed during vetting checks. Ensure you have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the UK.
There is a reserve list for up to 12 months. A job description attachment may be provided as part of the recruitment process.
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