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 Administrator to join our busy Criminal Defence department.
Previous experience in a legal environment is preferred but not essential, and additional training will be offered.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Processing Legal Aid applications and dealing with amendments
• Processing invoices in accordance with office procedures
• Online diary management, to include hearings, filing dates etc.
• Ensuring hearings/ meetings are flagged for allocation
• Chasing outstanding documents
• Drafting basic court documents and standard letters
• Setting up client appointments
• Liaising with clients, the courts, and other professionals both in person, by email, and by telephone
• Opening and closing physical files
• Taking minutes of meetings
The hours are Monday –Friday, 09:00 to 17:30 with one hour for lunch between 13:00 and 14:00.