Court Registry Officer
Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of a courtroom.
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What's it like to be a Court Registry Officer?
Court Officers support the smooth and efficient running of a courtroom. Court Officers divide their time between an office and the courtroom.
Tasks and duties
- Escorting judges to and from chambers.
- Managing courtroom allocations.
- Announcing court sessions.
- Calling witnesses to the stand.
- Administering the oath.
- Keeping records and maintaining evidence archives.
- Liaising with police, legal teams and social workers.
How to become a Court Registry Officer
No formal qualifications are required to become a Court Officer, but a qualification may be an advantage when seeking employment.
- Consider completing a Certificate II in Justice Services (CSC20115) to gain an introduction to the justice system.
- Alternatively, consider a Certificate IV in Legal Services (BSB42215) to build on your knowledge.
- Consider a Bachelor of Law if you want to take your career to the next level. It will take 4-5 years to complete full-time, depending on prior study. You’ll need to have completed year 12 and gained a satisfactory ATAR, or apply for special entry.
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Latest Court Registry Officer reviews
Oct 2023
Reviewer's Qualification
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
The Good things:
The job had a couple of advantages, including flexibility to accommodate my studies. I could work full-time during term breaks and holidays, and while studying, I worked part-time. ...
The challenges
The job can be repetitive, and I did not have a room as a junior staff member. Although I liked the job, my passion lay somewhere else.
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Jan 2024
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
The people I work with and the feeling I have contributed to helping people through a difficult time
The challenges
New trainee's have not had proper training, therefore it's up to the oldies to teach them as well as do our own duties, so puts extra pressure on us and can make things more dangerous
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