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Edinburgh Sheriff & JP Court is seeking up to five Administrative Officers to join the Civil Department on a fixed-term basis. You will play a key role in supporting the administration of justice by processing documentation for the All Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court (ASSPIC) and helping to ensure timely access to justice for those who have need to use this court.
What you’ll do:
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Open and accurately distribute Personal Injury Mail
- Register initial writs/applications
- Register defence documentation including Notices of Intention to Defend and Defences
- Lodge Documentation electronically on ICMS system
- Process Confidential Specification of Documents
- Process Personal Injury Action Settled (PIAS) Forms
- Undertake Court preparation activities
- Remit Accounts of Expenses
- Respond to telephone enquiries relating to Personal injury actions.
- Complete mandatory e-learning modules within required timescales
We are looking for someone to has
- strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- clear communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage workload independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to our values: Respect, Service, Excellence
We are recruiting for up to 5 Administrative Officers on a fixed term basis. These positions are office-based, starting in mid to late September until the end of March 2027.
If you are available to start in September, please send your CV to the recruitment team for consideration at
[email protected] by 11:59pm on Monday 24 August 2026.
The recruitment team will carry out a short telephone screening conversation with selected candidates. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday 28 August 2026. Attendance on this date is essential for consideration.
More information about the SCTS and our vacancies can be found on our recruitment website at Recruitment | Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.
