Alison Sharp Email & Phone Number

South Shields, Gb

United Kingdom

South Shields, England, United Kingdom

South Tyneside, England, United Kingdom

Based within the single point of contact office I managed the referral process for all incoming referrals for our service . I streamlined processes and implemented new processes. Data input and reporting was also part of my role. I managed a small team of administrators and supported the management team with tasks.

South Shields, England, United Kingdom

I was responsible for NDTMS data input and all things admin related to supporting the counsellors working 1:1 with service users with problematic drugs & alcohol use.

Gateshead

CLR Law is a niche law firm specialising in employment law and HR. We help companies of all sizes and across all industry sectors resolve issues relating to their staff, from disciplinary matters and grievances, drafting contracts of employment through to defending claims in the employment tribunal. By making employment law clear, we reduce the time employers need to spend dealing with these issues and thus reduce the worry and the cost that employing staff brings. Most importantly, exposure to employment claims will be dramatically reduced.

I was the Assistant to the Account Manager of national retail accounts. I was responsible for analysing sales data, stock forecasting and placing orders. I was also the first point of contact for the buying teams and field sales team. I would coordinate promotional changeovers within our accounts. Confirm information relating to products and the TV schedule.

I worked for a Partner within the family department. We were responsible for all aspects of child care cases and in most, my fee earner was appointed as the child’s representative. I would prepare court papers and statements and make up court bundles. I would ensure they were kept up to date on a monthly basis. I would liaise with local authorities and multiple agencies at ease and talk to clients regarding their cases both over the phone and face to face. My easy going approach gained their confidence and trust. I believe I brought confidence to the department and within my work. I would also help anyone to ensure all work was completed. I was replied upon to help out other departments at very busy times. This covered immigration law, criminal law and the conveyancing department. Other tasks included general office admin duties and covering reception from time to time.

Jarrow, Tyne & Wear

I worked within a pool of secretaries, mainly dealing with criminal law cases. We would use digital dictation to typing letters, court attendance notes and court documents. I would also prepare papers for Counsel when cases were referred to the Crown Court. I did help within the family department but this was very little. I would complete legal aid papers and claims for payment. I had to cover reception at certain times throughout the day and undertook many other office admin duties.

South Shields

I joined the firm when I left school starting as an office junior. This gave me a great understanding of how a legal office worked and an insight to different departments. I went to college one day per week to study to become a Legal Secretary. I completed my course gaining a pass and distinction. I was promoted to junior typist whilst also carrying out my office junior tasks working within the personal injury department. I also covered basic divorce cases. I became very interested in family law cases and shadowed the Principal’s secretary for many years. The experience I gained whilst doing this and my willingness to learn stood me well and I was promoted to the Principal’s secretary in late 2003. We covered all aspects of divorce and financial cases as well as contact and child care cases.

Btec Level 2 Counselling Skills

BETC Level 2 Counselling Skills - Pass

Legal Secretary

Legal Typewriting - Pass Word Processing - Distinction

Gcse'S

English Literature B English Language C Business Studies C ICT C Food Technology C Maths D French D History D Science Dual Award DD