Clerks of court make sure that hearings in the Scottish courts run smoothly.
They prepare the courtroom beforehand, making sure that all the materials are ready. They meet the participants – the accused, lawyers, witnesses and jurors – and see that they are in the right place at the right time and know what they are supposed to do.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates vary, depending on:
The starting salary for a clerk of court working for the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service is currently £19,350 to £21,315 rising to £22,202 - £27,422 a year.
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You need to have:
You need to be able to:
You could become a court support manager, supervising a team of officers.
In English and Welsh courts the name of this job is court usher.
Courtesy of Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Disclosure Scotland
Tel: 03000 2000 40
E-mail:
response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot
Website:
https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/
Twitter:
@DisclosureScot
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Tel: 0131 444 3300
E-mail:
enquiries@scotcourts.gov.uk
Website:
http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
Twitter:
@SCTScourtstribs
Skills for Justice
Tel: 0117 922 1155
Website:
http://www.sfjuk.com/
Twitter:
@Skills_Justice
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/skillsforjustice
Skills for Justice is the Sector Skills Council for the Justice, Community Safety and Legal Services Sectors. The careers section of their website holds information on the careers within these sectors.