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Coroners Court Assistant
Haringey
Contract
£18.33 per hour
Our client is looking for an experienced Coroners Court Assistant.
Administrative support to the Coroner's Court including processing of invoices and other related admin tasks.
1.        Provide general administrative and support duties to the Court Manager and the court.
2.        Assist in court by carrying out ushering/ jury bailiff duties for inquests, mentions and other hearings. Manage the courtroom environment and the witnesses, including swearing in and signposting. Set up and check the court recording equipment to ensure it is working properly immediately prior to each inquest, operate the court recording equipment and manage the technology/equipment for remote witness participation.
3.        Assist in preparation for jury inquests, including sending correspondence to call a jury, caring for an empanelled jury, liaising with jurors in general enquiries and preparing jury packs before and during the Inquest. You will also be required to set up the jury room for use by the jury, arranging tables, storing mobile court equipment, preparing refreshments and stationery. Ensure presentation of evidence to inform the Jury (witness statements, photographic evidence, CCTV etc) prepared to the satisfaction of HM Senior Coroner, Area Coroner and Assistant Coroner's.
4.        Extract recordings of hearings from the recordings database for disclosure to requesting IPs.
5.        Update the CIVICA case record system where necessary to produce relevant court forms and documents, complete checks on the behalf of the finance team and update the Court hearing lists on the Court website. Assist the Court Manager with the audits of data for quality assurance purposes and the yearly returns.
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Understanding of the law, policies and procedures relating to the coroner service and the coronial jurisdiction.
Able to interact with bereaved families in a professional, but empathic and
sensitive manner.
Ability to organise own workload and to work under conflicting priorities,
maintaining high quality and output.
Good organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Ability to use own initiative in progressing work.
Proficient in the use of IT systems and software, such as Microsoft Office, databases and case manaQement systems.
Able to work in a stressful environment and manage situations of conflict.
Discretion when working with confidential information and experience of dealing
with material of a confidential/sensitive nature.
Security conscious and confident with visitors when enforcing security
arrangements.
To be competent in delivering a high standard of care (courteous, informed and
helpful) to both internal and external customers.
Flexible approach to working hours, location and to getting the job done.
Able to speak confidently in public.
PLEASE ONLY apply if you have the necessary skills, experience and expertise.Â
The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer.
