West Midlands
Legal
Temporary
16-03-2026
29-03-2026
SFA-786-1058
£25.60 per hour
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Senior Courts Officer to join the Youth Justice Service, supporting children and young people involved in court proceedings. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that young people are effectively represented and supported throughout the youth justice court process.
The successful candidate will be responsible for representing children and young people throughout the court process, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are effectively communicated.
The role operates on a rota basis that includes weekend and bank holiday working, in line with service requirements. This is a fully office‑based role, and the successful candidate will be required to attend Victoria Law Courts in Birmingham on a daily basis to support court operations and hearings.
Your new role
- Preparing court reports.
- Attending and servicing youth court hearings, liaising with legal professionals and multi‑agency partners, and ensuring that court outcomes and interventions are clearly communicated and implemented.
- The postholder will also play an important role in supporting children to understand court processes, outcomes, and expectations following sentencing.
- The role requires close collaboration with a range of professionals including legal representatives, social workers, police, probation services, and other partner agencies to ensure coordinated and informed decision‑making.
What you will need to succeed
- We welcome applications from qualified practitioners, however strongly experienced non‑qualified candidates will also be considered.
- This position requires strong knowledge of youth justice legislation, court procedures, and safeguarding responsibilities, alongside excellent communication, report writing, and partnership working skills.
- Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience working within Youth Justice Services, specifically with youth justice court work, and must be confident operating within court environments.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or call us on 020 7096 2981 for further details.
