Legal Support Administrator Apprentice

An opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice

• Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.
• The vacancy requires candidates that have left school, college or university, as they need to be available immediately. Please do not apply if you are still education.
• We will only consider applications where the business is a viable commute

A fantastic opportunity to begin your career in the legal sector, gaining hands-on experience in a professional law firm while working toward a nationally recognised qualification.

Future Prospects

• Yes, a full-time role will be available, though an application will be required.
• £20-22,000

The Company

• Well-established law firm, operating since 2007. We have 4 offices located in Leicester, Birmingham, and Aldershot and employ 46 staff.
• We have been Investors in People accredited since 2012, and are now accredited GOLD

Your Role

The apprentice would be part of a small team within our litigation department. Offices are busy but friendly and the apprentice would have their own desk and equipment within the shared office space.

They would also benefit from training and supervision from our Head Office.

Main duties:

• Answers the telephone and provides exceptional customer service to internal and external contacts.
• Supports line manager and other colleagues
• Arranges client meetings
• Attends meetings and takes meeting notes
• Deals with key administration
• Using online case management system
• Logs into and updates various portals
• Updates and manages records and files
• Undertaking research
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Provides reception coverage as needed for backup
• Drafts correspondence and standard forms
• Handling confidential and sensitive information in accordance with GDPR
• Preparing invoices for clients
• Communication with the courts and with solicitors acting for the opposing side.

Full training will be provided by our team in (but not limited to):

• Interviews with clients
• Litigation processes
• File opening and closure
• Writing articles for social media
• Telephone and post assistance
• Reception assistance
• Billing processes

Personal qualities

• Positive attitude
• Motivated
• Team player

Desired qualifications

• Local commute essential
• Apprentices are required to have GCSE grades A*-C/9-4 in maths & English

Training to be provided

• Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship will involve:

• Off the job training
• You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours
• You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role
• The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 18 months
• This course has multiple start dates throughout the year

IMPORTANT

• Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.
• An Apprenticeship requires candidates that have left school, college or university
• Please consider if the business is a viable commutel(unfortunately we are unable to consider applications where there will be a need to re-locate)
• The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate's suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
• Please check the required starting date of the vacancy

Things to consider

• The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate's suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
• Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute
• Please have a CV prepared on a word document
• An Apprenticeship and employer requires that any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying
• Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education.
• Please do not contact the employer directly
• The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £15,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you hold GCSE certificates in English and maths grades 4-9
• To be eligible to start an Apprenticeship you would need to have finished education. When did you leave education?
• Do you have a short commute? How many miles do you live from the Birmingham postcode B21 and how long would it take to travel?

Please only apply if your commute is less than an hour

Location:

• Birmingham B21 9SP (required)

Work Location: In person