Job description

Admin Officer - 1-Month Easter Blitz Project

Location: Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, Central London
Contract: Temporary (1 Month) via Brook Street Agency
Start Date: 23 March 2026
End Date: 17 April 2026
Salary: £15.59 per hour
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

We are looking for a dedicated Admin Officer to join the Royal Courts of Justice for a fast-paced, short-term Easter project. This role will support the management of a backlog of small claim hearings across the County Court in London and the South East, providing critical administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the courts.

Important: Candidates must be fully available for the entire project period. No pre-booked leave will be accepted.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the management of court hearing backlogs for the London and South East regions.
Process court orders and liaise with internal and external parties.
Assist in court clerking duties during hearings, ensuring accurate documentation.
Scan, transfer, file, and upload documents to electronic systems promptly and accurately.
Communicate with relevant parties to schedule hearings, serve documents, execute warrants, and collect fines/fees (including chip & pin payments).
This is a strictly office-based role; no remote working available.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to manage data effectively.
Professional and positive attitude in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent communication/customer service skills, particularly via telephone, with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information:

A DBS check is required; we will assist with processing.
Candidates will undergo security checks (2-3 weeks), and start dates depend on clearance completion.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting the judicial process during a busy and impactful project.

To apply: Send your CV, mobile number, and the role you are applying for to Basheer Dawoud at basheer . dawoud @ brookstreet. co. uk

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.