Admin Officer (AO)
Location: London  - Fully office based (76-78 Upper Richmond Road, London SW15 2SU)

• Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• Pay: £13.36 for the first 12 weeks, then £15.59 afterwards
• Start: as soon as cleared to start
• Training: ongoing training when in post
• On-site parking available
• Clearance: Enhanced DBS required (Costs covered by the hiring process)
• Interview process: in person

If you’re organised, calm under pressure, and enjoy supporting people through important moments, this is a rewarding opportunity to join a busy Court and Family Court environment. Our Client is hiring two Admin Officers to help keep hearings, documents and day-to-day court activity running smoothly-making a real difference to colleagues and court users alike.

What you'll be doing:
• Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings
• Producing court documents and drafting standard letters and documents
• Creating and updating records on internal systems and completing accurate data input
• Assisting with court administration including clerking civil and family courts/tribunals and hearings
• Receiving all parties to court (including judiciary, juries, solicitors/barristers, the police and members of the public) and directing them appropriately
• Calling people into court/hearings in the correct priority order and coordinating with Court Clerks and Legal Advisers
• Liaising with the Witness Service as necessary, and keeping parties informed about changes such as courtrooms and hearing times
• Collecting and delivering files and bundles to judiciary and clerks to ensure the necessary papers are in place
• Supporting court users with general queries, providing information about proceedings and escorting court users in and out of the building
• Helping set up hearing/meeting rooms, supporting hearings (including video link where needed), and clearing down at the end of the day

What you'll bring:
• Strong administrative capability with an eye for detail-able to prepare accurate papers and maintain records
• Confident, professional communication when supporting a wide range of people, including members of the public
• A reliable, steady approach to busy court days and shifting priorities
• Comfort working in a fully office-based environment and following clear processes
• The ability to handle sensitive situations discreetly and respectfully
• Practical flexibility-able to help with room preparation and site-based support when required (including using stairs)

Ready to step into a role where your organisation and people skills genuinely matter? Apply now for this AO Admin Officer opportunity with our Client in London (SW15).