Job Description

Alfred Newton Solicitors are seeking a full time, experienced family assistant for their busy family department based at the Stockport office. The role is mainly based in the legal aid department, dealing with public law care proceedings.

The successful applicant's duties will include;

To provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the family department, to include managing and maintaining files from opening to archiving Handling telephone enquiries, making appointments and taking messages Producing letters and legal documents, including court forms and statements Audio typing Copying, scanning and faxing, including preparation of large court bundles filing and other general administration work Occasional reception cover.

Skills required;

Strong typing skills Some family secretarial experience, together with knowledge of family law terminology, is preferable Competent in the use of Microsoft Office A good standard of education and strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines Previous use of a case management system is preferred The ability to work on one's own initiative The successful applicant will be required to work as part of a team.
Please apply by CV and covering letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 22,222.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person