Court bailiff

Beyond their image as always being the bearers of bad news, bailiffs have plenty of other responsibilities, from establishing the facts of a case to informing people of decisions taken by the court and verifying their application.

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Fun fact

Did you know that in some legal systems, when it comes to proving adultery, lawyers have to appeal to a judge, who then has to appoint a bailiff? Bailiffs are typically responsible for performing some of the less “noble” tasks involved in the law, such as taking incriminating photos to gather evidence and confronting the accused. A typical day might see them sitting outside an accused persons’ home at 6am, accompanied by police officers, with the latter responsible for breaking down the door to gain entry so that the accused can be arrested or have their house searched. Some bailiffs even specialise in this kind of process.

Skills

Hard skills

  • Perform clerical duties
  • Corporate law
  • Analyse financial risk

Soft skills

  • Negotiation
  • Self-management
  • Formulation of opportunities

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