Family Legal Assistant/Secretary

1 week ago


Stockport SK RX, United Kingdom Alfred Newton Solicitors Full time

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

Experience:

  • Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



  • Stockport, United Kingdom Alfred Newton Solicitors Full time

    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. -...

  • Family Secretary

    1 week ago


    Stockport, United Kingdom Alfred Newton Solicitors Full time

    We are a modern legal practice that holds true to our traditional values of quality, integrity and value. Our people are at the core of everything that we deliver so if these values are also important to you Secretarial & Administration - ** Stockport - Full time** We are seeking a full time, experienced family secretary for our busy family department...


  • Stockport, United Kingdom qed legal Full time

    Conveyancing Legal Secretary South Manchester A Legal Secretary is required to join a regional Law Firm to support their Residential Property department. The Legal Secretary role will be traditional, busy and varied role, supporting specialist lawyers that are highly recognised within the residential conveyancing market in Manchester. You will be involved...

  • Legal Secretary

    4 hours ago


    Stockport, United Kingdom Thornton Legal Full time

    An experienced Legal Secretary/PA with an opportunity for some paralegal work is required for a North West legal practice at their Stockport office. The position can be full or part time. Legal Secretarial experience and relevant training and/or qualificationsideally with experience in a Dispute Resolution team would be an advantage. **The Role**: As Legal...


  • Stockport, United Kingdom Minahan Hirst & Co. Full time

    Legal Secretary/Conveyancing Assistant required. Must be experienced in residential conveyancing work with commercial property experience an advantage but not essential, and an ability to work under pressure. The role is for a hard working individual who is committed to their job, able to use their own initiative where necessary and be comfortable with...

  • Private Client

    3 hours ago


    Stockport, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full time

    An experienced Legal Secretary is required to join a multi-service law firm based in Stockport working within the Private Client and Conveyancing department. You will be required to have previous legal secretarial experience with a good understanding ofthe conveyancing process with some private client experience being advantageous. You will be working as...

  • Legal Secretary

    1 week ago


    Stockport, United Kingdom Connectment Full time

    **Job Title: Private Client Legal Secretary** **Location: Stockport** **Salary: Commensurate with Experience** *** **About the Company**: A well-respected law firm in Stockport, specialising in private client services. Our team is seeking a dedicated and experienced Legal Secretary to provide essential support in our private client department. Job...


  • Stockport, United Kingdom Alfred Newton Solicitors Full time

    Alfred Newton Solicitors are seeking a full time, experienced conveyancing assistant/secretary to work at one of our Stockport offices. **The successful applicant's duties will include;** - To provide reception, secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, to include managing and maintaining files from opening to archiving. - Handling telephone...

  • Legal Secretary

    1 week ago


    Stockport, United Kingdom Simpson Judge Ltd Full time

    **Court of Protection secretary** **Manchester City Centre** **Salary up to £27,000** We are looking for a full-time secretary with experience of Court of Protection and/or Private Client work to join our Court of Protection team for one our fantastic City Centre Legal 500 Law Firms. The firms secretarial team is expected also to help with sitting at...


  • Stockport, United Kingdom Acsol Ltd Full time

    Our client is a leading Cheshire law firm with four offices across the region. We are assisting them to fill a vacancy at their Head Office in Stockport in the Litigation Department. This person will work with the Head of Litigation and the wider team to facilitate the smooth operation of the department. **The Role Will Include....** - General typing,...