Alfred Newton Solicitors are seeking a full time, experienced family secretary for our busy family department based at the Stockport office.
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
* 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 to Danielle Tysall, 43-51 Wellington Road South, Stockport SK1 3RX
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £22,222.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Stockport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person