Job Description

📍 Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, Central London
📅 Start Date: Following completion of security checks
💷 Pay Rate: £14.75 per hour (plus holiday pay & pension scheme)
🕘 Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm)
📄 Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)

We are seeking a committed Admin Officer to join the King's Bench Division at the Royal Courts of Justice, supporting one of two critical teams: the Deed Poll unit or the ACO Issues & Inquiries department. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the vital daily functioning of the High Court and provide key support in a historic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

As an Admin Officer, you will work within either the Deed Poll team or the ACO (Administrative Court Office) team, performing the following core duties:

• Process and review Deed Poll applications and supporting documents.

• Liaise with applicants, legal representatives, and the judiciary regarding applications.

• Manage filing and digital records with a high degree of accuracy.

• Ensure sensitive personal data is handled in compliance with GDPR.

• Issue legal proceedings and manage initial case processing.

• Respond to complex legal and procedural enquiries from claimants, solicitors, and court users.

• Prepare and maintain accurate court files and update internal systems.

• Support the delivery of administrative tasks for urgent and high-profile cases.

• Accurately enter and update information on internal databases and digital systems.

• Liaise with internal teams and judiciary to ensure timely case progression.

• Provide professional communication via telephone, email, and in person at public counters.

• Support document scanning, uploading, and secure storage in line with court protocols.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous admin and/or customer service experience (essential).

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Clear and confident communication skills, especially over the telephone.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain professional in high-pressure environments.

• A self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Information

• A DBS check is required before starting - assistance provided.

• All candidates must pass security clearance, which typically takes 2-3 weeks.

• The role begins once all vetting is completed.

How to Apply

If you have a solid administrative background and are ready to make a real impact in the court system, we'd love to hear from you

To apply, please send your CV, mobile number, and the role you're 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.