Coroners Court Assistant

Coroners Court Assistant
Locum
Full time
3-month rolling contract
£20 - £25ph umbrella

Sellick Partnership are working with a well-regarded London Council to assist them in finding an Inquest Assistant to support their Coroner's Court.

The successful inquest assistant will understand the law, policies, and procedures relating to the coroner service and the coronial jurisdiction. They will ideally have local government experience and be able to attend the office frequently.

The responsibilities of the role will include, but not limited to:

• Provide general administrative and support duties to the Coroner Manager and the Court
• Assist in court by carrying out ushering/jury bailiff duties for inquests, mentions and other hearings
• Manage the courtroom environment and the witnesses
• Set up and check the court recording equipment to ensure it is working correctly prior to each inquest
• Update the CIVIVA case record system where necessary to produce relevant court forms and documents
• Assist with managing various Court and Coroner diaries and arranging meetings as the need
• Ensure concluded inquest paper files are completed with final paperwork
• To assist in other general admin duties as and when they might arise and adopting a flexible approach to cover when court may overrun

Positions do not arise often in this team, so this is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-regarded service, expand your skillset and gain practical legal experience.

We encourage all interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Maxine Beitler in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

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