Legal Administration Apprentice - Conveyancing Department

STEPHENSONS SOLICITORS LLP

Wigan, WN3 5BA

Closes in 25 days (Friday 29 November)

Posted on 1 November 2024

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Summary

Looking for a career in the legal field, but not sure how to get there? Stephensons are offering a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience while earning qualifications in the legal field, all whilst being paid! Come and embark on your legal journey in our award-winning residential department!

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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Salary is National Apprenticeship Wage for the first 6 months and then will be increased to the National Apprenticeship Wage

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a 1 hour lunch break.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

1 year 4 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

Stephensons are seeking to appoint a new ambitious Legal Administrator Apprentice to support and deliver assistance to the Residential Conveyancing department by providing a comprehensive and quality conveyancing service as part of a team. You will gain real-world experience working in our Residential department, including administrative tasks such as managing legal documents, drafting correspondence, scheduling meetings, and client communication.

What makes this role great?

  • Unlike traditional academic pathways, apprenticeships allow you to earn a salary while gaining a qualifications.
  • You will be mentored by experienced legal professionals along with your tutor, providing insights into best practices and learning from our expert team!
  • You will receive constant feedback from supervisors and colleagues to help refine your skills, helping you pass your qualifications with ease.
  • You will complete a combination of work-based learning with formal education, enabling you to apply your classroom knowledge to real-world situations.
  • In addition to legal skills, you will master general administrative duties like managing legal documents, IT systems, and office operations, which are crucial in the smooth functioning of a law firm or legal department.

What else can Stephensons offer?

  • Well-being package including (financial, physical, mental and dietary heath support)
  • Free parking
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
  • Holiday sale & purchase scheme
  • Season ticket & travel support
  • Payroll giving scheme
  • Social events & clubs
  • Internal referral scheme
  • Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
  • Early monthly pay scheme
  • Free eye tests
  • Cycle to work scheme

Where you’ll work

Wigan Investment Centre

Waterside Drive

Wigan

WN3 5BA

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

    • Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard with Legal Pathway

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • 5 x GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 9-4/A*-C or above)

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Logical
    • Team working

    Other requirements

    Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all staff, employers and all other partners that we work with to share this commitment.

    About this company

    Stephensons is an award winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. With an ambitious mind set, yet approachable and down to earth attitude, Stephensons provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression. Whilst we do look for highly motivated and driven individuals, we also have a strong commitment to work life balance and flexibility.

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    After this apprenticeship

    • The aim is that you will complete their apprenticeship into a full time position

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    DAMAR LIMITED

    Sabina Adam

    Sabina.Adam@damartraining.com

    07566 289 979

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284978.

    Apply now

    Closes in 25 days (Friday 29 November)

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