Mr Le Conte was appointed as H.M. Deputy Greffier in February this year.
“The role is hugely interesting thanks to the breadth of work; no two days are the same. Unlike in Jersey, our Magistrate and Royal courts are in the same building which means I can be sitting in on a criminal trial one day, a civil case the next and petty debts court the day after,” he said.
Pictured: Mr Le Conte volunteered at the Guernsey marathon on 3 April. (Credit: Chris George.)
Mr Le Conte continued: “I think there is a misconception that court clerks just sit and observe court proceedings, but that’s not the case at all; we are responsible for the running of the courts.
“We are responsible for all the preparation work before a court sitting, including ensuring the judge has all the relevant paperwork and that any video links required are working. We also ensure that all the records are kept accurately and that acts of court are processed in a timely and accurate manner.”
At 32, Mr Le Conte is the youngest serving deputy Greffier, although not the youngest to be appointed.
“I worked in the finance industry for nearly 10 years before joining the Royal Court as an assistant clerk in the Strongroom [the records/archive room]. From there I was promoted to head of court administration,” explained Mr Le Conte.
“I think Guernsey has a good court system; the Greffe team works extremely well with the judiciary. The team deals with an incredibly high volume of work and progress it as efficiently as possible.”
Pictured: Mr Le Conte has been volunteering for Guernsey Civil Protection for eight years.
Outside of work, Mr Le Conte has been volunteering for the island’s Civil Protection service since 2014.
“Guernsey Civil Protection plays a very important role in the community. We work closely alongside the emergency services and support their response to various incidents and events,” said Mr Le Conte.
“I volunteer some evenings and weekends; I love being able to give something back to the community, as do all the other volunteers.
“The service is on call 24/7, 365 days a year so it is a big commitment, although it’s not set in stone that you have to attend everything, you are just asked if you’re available. It is an extremely rewarding role, although some call outs can be challenging.
“We will be playing a big role in the upcoming Liberation Day events including assisting with the Royal Visit and the island-wide cavalcade.”
Pictured: Guernsey Civil Protection will assist with the cavalcade on Liberation Day.
Mr Le Conte said that he spends any free time with his family and friends or gardening.
“The volunteer role outside out my job does take up a lot of my time, but it’s worth it,” he said.
“I am very proud to be an islander and to be able to feel as though I am making a positive difference in the community.”