Legal Administrator – Public Law & Human Rights

Bhatia Best Solicitors; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhatia Best Solicitors in Nottingham is seeking a capable Legal Administrator to join the Public Law and Community Care department. You will handle file opening/closing, client file reviews, invoicing, and general secretarial support.

The role suits someone with strong organisational skills, a background in accounting, and the ability to manage high volumes of work; legal environment experience is preferred but not essential, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Good administrative and secretarial skills with accounting background.
• Previous legal environment experience preferred but not essential.
• Excellent organisation skills and ability to handle high volumes of work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with file opening and closing in accordance with office procedures.
• Reviewing client files to ensure compliance, particularly with regard to Legal Aid forms and Legal Aid funding eligibility criteria.
• Chasing outstanding documents by preparing standard letters / emails.
• Liaising with fee earners and secretaries.
• Filing original documents on client files.
• Assisting with processing invoices in accordance with office procedures.
• Assisting with processing submissions to the Legal Aid Agency, including amendments.
• Spreadsheet data entry.
• Secretarial support as required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Secretarial skills

Accounting background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bhatia Best Solicitors in Nottingham is seeking a capable Legal Administrator to join the Public Law and Community Care department. You will handle file opening/closing, client file reviews, invoicing, and general secretarial support.

The role suits someone with strong organisational skills, a background in accounting, and the ability to manage high volumes of work; legal environment experience is preferred but not essential, with training provided.