ROLE: Coroner’s Court Assistant
LOCATION: North London
CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension
RATE: £18.33 to £23.86ph umbrella (DOE and interview performance)
£21.53 (PAYE inc. holiday, £19.21ph PAYE exc. holiday)
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for court visitors, handling inquiries with discretion and empathy.
- Manage front-of-house duties, including ushering visitors and ensuring compliance with security protocols.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Coroner and court team, including preparing case files, maintaining records, and managing correspondence.
- Assist with courtroom set-up, inquest scheduling, and implementation of judicial instructions.
- Liaise with legal representatives, police, bereaved families, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain confidentiality and ensure sensitive information is handled appropriately.
- Work flexibly to meet the demands of the court, including early starts and occasional late finishes where required.
Person Specification:
- Proven administrative experience, ideally in a legal, public service, or high-sensitivity environment.
- Strong IT literacy, including case management systems and Microsoft Office.
- Confident in managing potentially distressing or confrontational situations calmly and tactfully.
- Previous experience in a judicial or court environment.
- Familiarity with the Coroner’s Court or death investigation process.
- Knowledge of data protection and information governance standards.
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
