Job Overview
Full time, part time, job share or flexible working. Position: AO – Legal Administrative Officer (LAST), permanent. Two vacancies. Location: Leeds Magistrates Court, Westgate Leeds, LS1 3BY. Closing date: 10‑Jun‑2026.
Role Summary
Our Admin Officers provide essential administrative support and customer service to court users, judiciary and management. You will work as part of a flexible team that supports eight benches in the North East, covering approximately 2,500 magistrates.
Responsibilities
* Assist with the preparation and organisation of training events for legal staff.
* Prepare, compile and maintain magistrates’ sitting rotas.
* Attend meetings of magistrates and legal managers and prepare and distribute meeting documentation, including agenda, supporting material, main points and actions.
* Sift and distribute mail and correspondence, drafting responses where directed.
* Undertake additional support and administrative assignments as required.
* Communicate with the public, the judiciary, other court and tribunal users and representatives of other agencies and organisations.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should demonstrate a friendly, approachable manner, excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong desire to provide proactive customer support via phone and email. They should be organised, prioritise tasks efficiently, and be comfortable multitasking within a fast‑paced environment. Proficiency in various software packages is required.
Working Arrangements
Standard full‑time working hours are 37 hours per week. Part‑time work may be considered with a minimum of 16.5 hours per week, including Monday and Friday. Flexible or job‑share arrangements may be discussed according to the MoJ flexible‑working policy.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service.
* Pension: Civil Service pension schemes available.
* Training and development: Extensive range of opportunities to enhance skills.
Eligibility (EEO Statement)
This role is open to:
* UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland and Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK.
* Nationals of EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and their settled or pre‑settled family members.
* Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31‑Dec‑2020.
* Turkish nationals and certain family members with the accrued right to work in the Civil Service.
Statement of Suitability
Applicants must provide a statement (up to 500 words) demonstrating transferable skills against customer service, digital and administrative skills, attention to detail, communication, organisational skills, resilience, empathy and teamwork. The statement should include real‑life evidence of experience, be truthful, and be in your own words.
Selection Process
Evaluation will include a statement of suitability and a written summary of key responsibilities from prior experience (max 250 words). Interviews are scheduled for early July, in person, and will assess communication, influence, quality service management and delivery pace.
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