Working for Us

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Working for us

Working for the UK Supreme Court and Judicial Court of the Privy Council (JCPC) is an extremely rewarding experience. You will join a small supportive team, playing a significant part in the upholding of law in the UK and around the world.

We are a non-ministerial government department and therefore the majority of our roles are civil servants. Although we are a small team, we have a wide range of professions from education and IT to those legally trained.

We value staff that can be adaptable to differing priorities and show a positive and willing attitude to support the Court and the Justices.

For an insight into the work of the Court and our staff, please watch the video.

Current roles

When we have vacant positions to be filled by external recruitment we advertise them on this page, in the national press and on the Civil Service Website.

Information and Data Governance Officer

The job will involve assisting teams across the Court on information assurance, and compliance, with a focus on SharePoint. Furthermore, as the Court considers carefully the use and implementation of AI tools, having the right information governance in place will be key to our success.   

Further Information and Apply

The closing date for applications is 11.59 pm on Sunday 29 March 2026.

Facilities and Contracts Manager

This role plays a significant part in the delivery of services to the UKSC’s internal and external customers and focuses on leading the facilities and operational oversight of the unique Grade II* listed Supreme Court Building in Parliament Square, London.

Further Information and Apply

The closing date for applications is 11.55 pm on Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Judicial Assistants

The Court recruits up to eleven Judicial Assistants each year to start in September. Applications for the 2026/27 legal year are now closed. For more information and a link to the application form, please see our JA recruitment page.

Work experience and marshalling

The nature of our work means we cannot offer ad hoc work experience placements or the opportunity to marshal a Justice.

Working in law

There are many sources that offer guidance on careers in law:

England and Wales

His Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service

Bar Council

The Law Society

In Scotland

Scottish Courts

Faculty of Advocates

In Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunal Service

Bar Council of Northern Ireland


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Judicial Assistant Recruitment

Every year, the Court invites applications for up to 11 Judicial Assistants to support the work of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC). The role provides a unique opportunity for talented junior lawyers to work closely with the Justices, to observe some of the UK’s top advocates and to see how appeals are decided at the highest level.

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Appointment of Justices

The procedure for the appointment of Justices of The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council is set out in the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 and The Supreme Court (Judicial Appointments) Regulations 2013.

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Diversity and Inclusion

In 2016, the Supreme Court adopted a challenging Equality and Diversity strategy. We are proud of the progress we have made but still have more to achieve.