Crown Court Clerk

Job Overview

Region: West Midlands

Closing Date: 26-Jun-2026

Post Type: Permanent

Number of jobs available: 9

Job ID: 18051

Overview

Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.

Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They speak confidently in court, liaise effectively with the Judge and all participants, and produce accurate and timely court documents. The Crown Court Clerk training programme offers a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required for this vital role.

Key Responsibilities

As a Crown Court Clerk you will:

• Ensure the smooth running of all Crown Courts sitting daily, intervening in court when required.
• Maximise judicial sitting time and maintain court efficiency.
• Produce precise, time critical documentation including verdicts, arraignments, court orders and hearing outcomes.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor when dealing with complex and sensitive matters.
• Adapt quickly to new systems and technologies as digital solutions evolve.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to speak publicly and within a courtroom environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to complete documents accurately and meet deadlines.
• IT proficiency with the capability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.
• Experience working within processes and handling sensitive information.

Skilled Worker Visa

This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas under current immigration rules. Individuals who held a Skilled Worker visa before 22 July 2025 may still be considered, provided they maintain the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Location

These posts are based at one of the following locations:

• Birmingham Crown Court, Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts, 1 Newton Street, Birmingham, B4 7NA
• Shrewsbury Justice Centre, Preston Street, Shrewsbury, SY2 5NX
• Stafford Combined Court, Victoria Square, Stafford, ST16 2QQ
• Stoke on Trent Combined Court, Bethesda Street, Hanley, ST1 3BP
• Warwick Combined Court, Newbold Terrace, Leamington Spa, CV32 4EL
• Wolverhampton Combined Court, Pipers Row, WV1 3LQ
• Worcester Combined Court, The Shirehall, Foregate Street, WR1 1EQ

Travel to other Crown Court locations within the West Midlands Region may be required on a rota basis once fully trained.

Interview

Interviews will be held in person at Birmingham Magistrates' Court, Victoria Law Courts, Corporation Street, Birmingham, B4 6QA.

Working Arrangements & Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years of service.
• Flexible working options including part time, flexible and job sharing arrangements.
• Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week.
• Pension: The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes.
• Training: Extensive range of staff development and training opportunities.
• Family Friendly policies such as reduced hours or job sharing.
• Paid parental leave: paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual screening tests for employees who use computer screens.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

MoJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities.

Nationalities

• UK nationals
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries with 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 EU Settlement Scheme
• Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with valid applications for settled or pre settled status
• Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals and certain family members with accrued right to work in the Civil Service

Disability Inclusive

As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and workplace to enable disabled candidates to succeed.

Veterans

MoJ supports veterans through a guaranteed interview scheme to provide eligible former Armed Forces members with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs.