Apprenticeship Opportunity at Sutherland & Co Law Limited

SUTHERLAND & CO LAW LIMITED

DONCASTER, DN4 5JH

Closes on Sunday 22 December

Posted on 22 October 2024

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Summary

Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3, Sutherland & Co Law Limited working with the Residential Team you will be given full training, Your learning support is provided by DAMAR Training. You will learn Company values, culture and skills Business fundamentals Decision making Relevant regulations and policies Project management Processes

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 5 January

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Provide a varied array of administrative support to the Residential conveyacing Team, you will:

  • Provide administrative support to Sutherland & Co Law including all general clerical duties, photocopying , taking messages, sending  faxes, binding, and shredding
  • Management and distribution of incoming and outgoing post
  • Answering incoming calls, taking messages, communicating to the relevant person the details of the call, logging information, data entry, ensure there is a record of client information
  • Maintain office Filing /archive system in both hard and electronic format.(Full training will be provided)
  • Operate internal Case Management system Filepro.(Full training will be provided)
  • Manage diary, organise meetings and events communicate details effectively
  • Open and close files sending supporting documents to clients
  • Support Senior Conveyancers in all appropriate matters
  • Assist with marketing, to include events, campaigns, social media accounts, and website.
  • Proactively contribute to the smooth running of the office
  • Greet any clients to the office in a professional manner, provide refreshments when appropriate

Where you’ll work

RICHMOND HOUSE

WHITE ROSE WAY

DONCASTER

DN4 5JH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DAMAR LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

    • Your training plan

    • Your Apprenticeship training will be deliverd by DAMAR Training through an online portall one to one tuition from a designated coach who will support you through the duration of your learning modules
    • The training will be done via Teams and online
    • You will spend an hour and fifteen minutes out of your work day on course work, additionally there will be group coaching sessions and webinars to watch

    More training information

    Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

    There are nine modules within the Business Administration Apprenticeship:

    DAMAR have regular meetings one to one with you and provide a framework for you to work within.

    You will learn:

    • The organisation, value of skills, developing self
    • IT skills, record and document production, quality, managing performance
    • Effective communication, professional behaviours
    • Planning and organisation
    • Project management, processes, responsibilities, managing performance
    • Decision making, managing change
    • Stakeholders
    • External environmental factors, business finance
    • Relevant regulations, organisation policies

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English and Math (grade pass)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Good listening skills

    Other requirements

    This is an opportunity to join a Law Firm at Junior entry Level and establish a solid foundation to have a career in Law.

    About this company

    Caroline Sutherland the Managing Director and sole owner, together with her team have over 50 years experience, providing unique legal services to the public and businesses. We are a friendly modern and approachable law firm specialising in various areas of law , giving jargon free legal advice, a personal service and an understanding approach. Our commitment to Equality Inclusion and Diversity is entrenched in our culture and fundamental to our continued success. Caroline Sutherland has made her reputation as an employer on excellence in people development, she fosters an environment for learning and development and delivers robust career paths for recruits, she has created a talent pool that has been grown from first entry level Business Administration Apprentices.

    https://www.sutherlandcolaw.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Free parking, extra days holiday, Christmas close, annual events, Law Society ball, Christmas party, monthly dress down Fridays , pizza Thursdays

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Conveyancing Assistant 
    • Paralegal Apprenticeship
    • SQE Level 7

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SUTHERLAND & CO LAW LIMITED

    Teresa Barnett

    teresa@sutherlandcolaw.co.uk

    01302 279179

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283539.

    Apply now

    Closes on Sunday 22 December

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