Descriptions & requirements
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self‑assurance to speak in court, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants, and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role.
About you
This unique position requires high emotional resilience, active listening, confident communication, and the ability to work in a team to ensure the smooth running of Crown Courts daily. You will handle time‑critical documentation, produce orders, record outcomes, and adapt to new systems and technologies.
Skills and experience
- Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
- IT proficiency with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.
Working arrangements
Standard full‑time working hours are 37 hours per week. Part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy. Minimum hours for part‑time are 32 hours per week over five days.
Location
There are four posts: one post at Preston Combined Court (PR1 2LL) with training at Burnley Combined Court, two posts at Preston Combined Court with training at Preston Combined Court, and one Greater Manchester Court Clerk at Manchester Crown Court, Crown Square (M3 3FL) with training at that site.
Eligibility and EEO
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. This role is open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, EU/Switzerland/Norway/Iceland/Liechtenstein nationals and certain family members, and others listed below.
- UK nationals
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the EUSS
- Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain eligible to apply for EUSS before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals and certain family members with accrued right to work in the Civil Service
Recruitment information
Applications for this role are invited through the official MoJ portal. We are a Disability Confident employer and we welcome applications from all suitable candidates. If you have any questions, you can contact the MoJ Recruitment Enquiries Team.
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