As a court administrative assistant or officer, you would help with the day-to-day running of the courts and their supporting offices.
Your work would typically include:
· Dealing with enquiries from the public
· Booking dates and times for court hearings
· Allocating cases to courtrooms
· Preparing lists of the day's court sessions and keeping ushers informed

· Making sure that judges, magistrates and lawyers have the right paperwork for the case
· Following up the court's judgements after a hearing – for example, issuing court orders
· Taking notes in court for legal advisers.

Key Skills
· Excellent organisational and administrative skills
· Accuracy and attention to detail
· Respect for confidentiality
· Good communication skills
· A calm, understanding and helpful manner
· The ability to avoid becoming emotionally involved in distressing cases
· Good computer skills
· The ability to work well in a team and follow instructions
· An interest in the law.