Court usher
Description
Courtroom deputies manage the operational running of a courtroom, supporting the judge and keeping proceedings on track. The work involves managing the docket and exhibits, sequencing witnesses, handling evidence, scheduling, and responding to the practical logistics and incidents that arise during proceedings.
They work in courts, often within the clerk's office. The role suits organised, composed people who can keep a busy courtroom running smoothly, handle physical evidence and people with care, and stay calm when the day doesn't go to plan.
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