Location
Kingston Upon Thames Crown Court, South West London

Hours
Full Time - 37 hours per week. Flexible, part-time, and job-sharing working patterns may be considered where agreed prior to appointment.

Salary
£33,551 per annum

About the Role
Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensuring Crown Court hearings run smoothly. You will have the self-assurance to speak confidently in court, communicate effectively with the Judge and all participants, and produce accurate and timely court documents. The Crown Court Clerk training programme offers a structured yet flexible approach to developing the skills required for this vital role.

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) administers criminal, civil, and family courts and tribunals across England and Wales. This role supports service users and colleagues within HMCTS, helping people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. If you are committed to public service and want to make a difference in delivering justice, this is a unique opportunity to develop a meaningful career.

As a Crown Court Clerk, you will work closely with the clerking team to ensure the smooth running of daily court sittings, intervening in court when necessary to maximise judicial sitting time. You will take verdicts, conduct arraignments, produce court orders, and record hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently. You will also adapt to new digital systems and technologies as HMCTS continues to invest in improving justice delivery.

Experience
- Ability to speak publicly and confidently within a courtroom environment.
- Experience producing exact and time-critical documentation.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- IT proficiency with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.

About you
- High emotional resilience and the ability to handle sensitive and sometimes difficult issues with a non-judgemental approach.
- Active listener and confident communicator, able to liaise professionally with Judges, defence, prosecution, media, and members of the public.
- A real team player who works collaboratively to ensure the smooth running of court proceedings.
- Resilient, keen to learn, and able to multi-task within structured processes.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required; however, a commitment to public service and the ability to develop the necessary skills through the training programme are essential.