Assumptions and pay data
- Common civil service pattern on modernised terms: 25 days, rising to 30 after 5 years' continuous service. Some departments add a day each year instead, so check the Ministry of Justice policy.
- Here, full time is 37 hours a week, so a full-time leave day is 7.4 hours (a fifth of the week) and 25 days is 185 hours.
- Part-time: leave days and public holidays are pro-rated by your contracted hours against 37. In hours, that is the full-time days multiplied by a fifth of your weekly hours.
- Public holidays: 8 a year in England and Wales, on top. Most departments also give a privilege day for the King's birthday, which the calculator does not add.
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Guide for Court Clerk
This guide summarises contractual annual leave for Court Clerk under Courts & Judiciary pay at Courts & Judiciary. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted hours.
Annual leave for Court Clerk
As Court Clerk at Courts & Judiciary, annual leave usually follows Courts and Judiciary. A full-time employee with around three years' service might receive about 25 days (185 hours at typical full-time hours) per year, before pro-rating for part-time hours. Bank holiday treatment varies; check whether they are included in the stated total. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted weekly hours.
Example scenario
Example at 2 years' service and 37 hours a week: 25 days plus 8 public holidays, the common civil service pattern
| Sector terms (example) | Courts and Judiciary |
|---|---|
| Years of service (example) | 2 |
| Annual leave days (example) | 25 |
| Hours (full-time example) | 185 |
Frequently asked questions
How much annual leave do HMCTS staff get?
Court staff follow Ministry of Justice civil service terms. On the common pattern that is 25 days plus 8 public holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years: 33 and then 38 days off in total.
Does civil service in another department count?
Usually, if it is continuous. Ask HR how the Ministry of Justice treats your earlier service and any breaks.
How is part-time leave worked out?
In proportion to your hours. At 18.5 hours a week (half of 37), 25 days becomes 12.5 days, or 92.5 hours: 25 days at your own day length of 3.7 hours. Public holidays work the same way: 4 days, or 29.6 hours.
What if I start or leave part way through the year?
Open “Pro-rate to part of the year” and enter the months in this period. The Ministry of Justice's leave year and rounding rules decide the exact figure.
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About this role
What is a Court Clerk?
A Court Clerk supports court proceedings, managing lists and paperwork. They work for HMCTS or similar. Pay is on courts pay scales.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Court clerking offers variety and exposure to the justice system. Pay and progression depend on court and grade. Progression to senior clerk or legal adviser is possible.
What is my annual leave entitlement?
Use the figures on this page for your sector’s leave rules, including pro-rata for part-time where that applies. Teachers under STPCD use directed time and school holidays instead of a separate leave pot. Always check your contract or school calendar for exact dates.
Disclaimer
Illustrative estimates, not legal or HR advice. Your contract and your employer's policy decide your actual entitlement.