Position: Admin Officer (AO), Court Assistant
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9-5 although flexi hours may also be available
Duration: Until 25/01/2026, with possibility of extension
Start Date: ASAP
Location: 21 English Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6AD
Job Duties:
There are 2 AO posts based in Downpatrick Court Office which provides administrative support to criminal, family and civil court business. Duties are dependent on the team to which the post holder is assigned, however they typically include the following:
1. General office duties
2. Processing cases on to ICOS (Integrated Court Operations System)
3. Use of IT systems
4. Dealing with general telephone queries
5. Dealing with members of the public & legal profession within the court environment
6. Preparing documentation & files for court
7. Records Management
8. Ensuring that all information is managed securely in accordance with the appropriate policies
Essential Criteria:
9. 5 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths and English (must be able to show evidence)
*The successful applicant will be required to complete an Access NI AND CTC during registration*