Apprentice Conveyancing Assistant

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to enter the law sector, firstly starting in a supportive administrative role during this initial apprenticeship with potential progression to a law based role and qualifications.

Annual wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, with 30 minutes for lunch.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
Duration: 1 year 5 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

As part of this role, you will complete the following tasks:

Providing support from file opening to file closure
Management of meeting room and fee earner diary
To assist in accordance with professional standards (including SRA and CQS) and internal firm requirements
Adherence to AML, client care and compliance procedures
Providing full support to the fee earner to enable them to operate
efficiently
Preparing correspondence using our case management system.
To assist in the firms filling
Ordering searches
Assisting in the team administration including taking calls and directing accordingly
Emailing and corresponding with various parties on cases
Preparing correspondence and ensuring client information and
documentation are saved and maintained on the firm’s Case
Management System
Assist with post duties when required to do so
Ensure the confidentiality of the client and firm’s information and
documentation at all times
Assisting with reception duties and dealing with client’s face-to-face

Where you’ll work

Level 3, The Union Building

51-59 Rose Lane

Norwich

NR1 1BY

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

SKILLS EDGE TRAINING LTD

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

As part of this programme you will complete the level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.

The Business Administrator apprenticeship programme is the perfect entry into a professional working environment. It will provide the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours that are desirable within any business sector and will also provide foundation skills that can be developed and built on to progress into supervisory roles.

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

The apprenticeship provides an insight into the business environment and influences, it will lay the foundation knowledge for success.

Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of successful Business Administrators
Regular tutorials and assessments from an experienced business professional
Interactive chat, forums and class notebooks for real time support and assistance from experienced business professionals

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade 4(C))
Maths (grade Grade 4(C))

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
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Initiative

About this company

Leadenhall Law Group (LLG) is a forward thinking & modern law firm with a core focus on customer service and innovation within our respective fields. The approach has led to LLG becoming synonymous with high levels of customer satisfaction and the use of technology has allowed for accessibility for clients & stakeholders alike.

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

After this apprenticeship

Progression into a more specific law based role along with further professional qualifications.

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