Bhatia Best are a leading firm based in the East Midlands who specialise in Criminal Defence, Family Law, Personal Injury, Public Law and Community Care.
We have an exciting opportunity for a legal secretary to join our busy Nottingham office assisting both our Personal Injury department and Public Law and Community Care department.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Operate the company’s telephone system
2. Audio typing as per dictation from caseworkers
3. Maintenance of electronic file records
4. Arranging and recording appointments within diary systems
5. Telephone interaction with clients and others
6. Back up secretarial support to other departments/caseworkers
7. File opening upon the company’s case management system
8. Assist in training of new recruits
9. Maintain client confidentiality and legal professional privilege
Essential skills
• Good telephone manner and oral communication
• Pleasant professional and composed disposition
• Good interpersonal skills
• Audio typing experience
• Use of Microsoft office
Please note office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5.30pm with one hour for lunch.