Administration Apprentice

**About The Role**:
PETA Ltd are proud to be working with an established solicitors to recruit an Administration Apprentice. Do you have an interest in administration and law? Are you looking to kickstart your career in the legal field? If the answer is YES, we could have the ideal role for you.

The Administration Apprentice will provide a level of service to clients and referrers of work such that Andrew & Andrew is their preferred firm of solicitors and one which they will recommend to others. The postholder will provide a comprehensive, pro-active support to departments as and when necessary.

**Training to be provided**:
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.

**About the role**:
The administration apprentice will be responsible for the following duties:

- Undertaking photocopying as and when required
- Typing attendance notes using the DPS system
- Covering reception during busy periods, annual leave, lunch, and tea breaks
- Inputting data into the DPS system whilst on reception
- Supporting on-going projects
- Training and assisting other members of the team where necessary
- Complying with Law Society/Lexcel standards/Office manual/contract of employment
- Attending department meetings
- Ensuring all enquiries are responded to in a timely manner
- Undertaking relevant internal and external training where required
- Communicating with all departments, cross selling the firm’s skills to existing clients where possible
- Keeping accurate hard and electronic records

This job description does not purport to cover all aspects of the job holder’s duties, but it is intended to be indicative of the main areas of responsibility. You may be required to undertake duties at reasonable request.

**What are the career prospects at Andrew & Andrew Solicitors Limited?**

**Essential Skills**:
It is essential that the administration apprentice has the following skills and personal qualities:

- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products including Outlook, Excel and Word
- Ability to work as part of a team with a flexible but organised approach to completing tasks
- A drive for customer satisfaction
- Good verbal communication skills
- Pleasant, professional, and confident telephone manner
- Ability to prioritise workloads in a changing environment
- Ability to produce accurate work
- Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
- GCSEs in maths and English with at least a grade C / 4 are required

**Desirable Skills**:
It is desirable for applicants to have:

- A levels / level 3 qualifications
- Experience of dealing with inbound / outbound client telephone calls
- Experience working in an office environment
- A sense of humour and self-management skills

**About Us**:
Established since 1954, Andrew & Andrew have been providing a high quality, professional and reliable service across the nation for over 60 years. We are well known and well respected within Hampshire, Portsmouth, and surrounding areas, as well as successfully assisting clients throughout the United Kingdom. We pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive approach to our clients. Our dedicated and varied team will always provide you with the best advice to suit your circumstances.

**Company Benefits**:

- Free tea, coffee, and soft drinks
- Holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays
- Christmas office closure
- Office easily accessible by public transport