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Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going. Our Legal Officers play a critical role in helping deliver justice. If you’re committed to serving the public by providing excellent service and are enthusiastic about working with the judiciary, this role offers a pivotal opportunity within HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). About usAs part of His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Tribunals directorate is responsible for the effective administration of Tribunals in England and Wales, as well as non-devolved Tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland. We collaborate with an independent judiciary across various jurisdictions to ensure a fair, efficient, and effective justice system. HMCTS is undertaking an ambitious reform programme aimed at enhancing the justice system's quality and user experience while reducing costs. This initiative includes modernizing court facilities, updating technology, streamlining processes, and refurbishing buildings to better serve users, especially vulnerable witnesses and victims. Your roleWorking within a Courts & Tribunals Service Centre (CTSC) or Regional Hearing Centre (RHC), you will support the effective administration of Tribunals by managing complex casework and assessments to facilitate case progression and remove barriers to timely justice. As part of a team or independently, under the supervision of a Senior Legal Officer and judiciary leadership, you will make case management decisions within your delegated judicial powers. You will liaise with stakeholders and HMCTS colleagues to ensure the smooth administration of justice. Please note that these are office-based positions, and successful candidates will be required to attend one of the following offices in person: Newcastle – Newcastle Civil and Family Courts and Tribunals Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8Q Bradford – Bradford Tribunal Hearing Centre, Phoenix House, Rushton Avenue, Thornbury, Bradford, BD3 7B#J-18808-Ljbffr