Crown Court Clerk, Tees Valley

Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Vacancy Approach - External

Location: Middlesbrough, North East, UK

Closing Date: 01-Jun-2026

Post Type: Permanent

Job ID: 17733

Overview

Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They confidently speak in court, communicate with the Judge and all participants, and produce accurate and timely court documents. This position includes line management responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage accurate court documents and orders.
• Support and lead the clerking team to maximise judicial sitting time.
• Intervene in court when required and record hearing outcomes.
• Maintain team wellbeing and achieve objectives through clear direction and regular meetings.
• Adapt to new systems and technologies as part of digital solutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to motivate and support a team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Confident public speaking and courtroom experience.
• Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
• IT proficiency and capacity to learn new technologies.

Location and Travel

This post will be based at Teeside Crown Court, Russel St, Middlesbrough, TS1 2AE.

Occasional travel across the cluster area will be required for cover when needed.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working arrangements are available where business need allows. Employees are expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office.

Skilled Worker Visa

This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas under current immigration rules. Applicants must have held a Skilled Worker visa prior to changes on 22 July 2025 to be eligible.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years.
• Scheme allowing qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave per year.
• Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day.
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for computer workers.

Pension

The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes.

Training

The Ministry of Justice provides extensive training and development opportunities.

Employees’ Networks

Access to employee‑run networks supporting minority groups, disabilities, caring responsibilities, women and LGBTQ+ employees.

Equal Opportunity

As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing opportunities for all candidates, making adjustments throughout the recruitment process.