Salary guide
Court Clerk
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £32,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
LegalCourts
- The UK has over 300 magistrates’ courts
Other names this job is known by
- Court Officer
- Legal Clerk
Key responsibilities
- Prepare courtrooms and case files
- Record proceedings and manage evidence
- Support judges and magistrates
- Liaise with legal professionals and the public
Skills and qualifications required
- GCSEs (including English)
- Experience in legal or admin roles
- Organisation and attention to detail
- IT and record-keeping skills
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Clerk
- Court Manager
- Legal Executive
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Obtain GCSEs (including English)
- Apply for court clerk or admin roles
- Complete on-the-job training
- Progress to senior or specialist roles with experience
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