Legal Roles
About us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is a Government agency of the Ministry of Justice that manages all the Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. With over 1000 Legal Advisers nationally, we deal with approximately 95% of criminal cases, 60% of family cases and 70% of civil cases across England and Wales.
Our remit is wide, and our purpose vital.
We’re committed to ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has access to justice.
“Justice and the rule of law are hallmarks of a civilised society. England & Wales has a system of justice of international renown, and our work is at the heart of that. We are looking for committed, enthusiastic, and talented people who want to work within our justice system, in roles that offer unmatched variety, intellectual challenge, and professional development.”
Tom Ring, Head of the Legal Profession
Working at the HMCTS
We are looking for dedicated and talented people to join HMCTS.
We’re responsible for:
Working with government departments and agencies to improve the quality and timeliness of their decision-making, which will reduce the number of cases coming before courts and tribunals.
Driving improvements across all aspects of the administration of the courts and tribunals
Providing the supporting administration for a fair, efficient and accessible courts and tribunal system
Collaborating effectively with other justice organisations and agencies, including the legal professions, to improve access to justice
Supporting an independent judiciary in the administration of justice
Working with government departments and agencies to improve the quality and timeliness of their decision-making, which will reduce the number of cases coming before courts and tribunals.
Learning and Development
The continuous development of our people is what keeps us growing, progressing and moving forward. All of our people get access to comprehensive learning and development support – and we empower each and every one to grow in whatever way is best for them.
As a Trainee Legal Adviser (TLA), you’ll benefit from a minimum of two years of in-depth training. We partner with the Judicial College, and all of our TLAs get access to their huge electronic library and learning resources. From essential legal knowledge, to courtroom, advice giving, and drafting skills, you’ll learn everything you need to know to begin a flourishing career as a Legal adviser
In addition, if you are on a solicitor professional learning pathway, we can support you to complete your training and qualification with the SRA. We are one of the largest providers of training contracts, taking on up to 200 new TLAs every year since 2019.
The development doesn’t stop when the training ends. You’ll benefit from ongoing training in law, practice and procedure, and have the opportunity to develop wider skills such as mentoring, coaching, operational delivery or leadership.
We’re passionate about career development – you can choose from a number of training and development platforms to suit you best. Working with your manager, you’ll be given the support and time you need to complete the courses.
