Paralegal Administration Apprentice

LANGLEY WELLINGTON LLP

Recruiting nationally

Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 March 2025

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Summary

An excellent opportunity for a candidate to support & assist a well-established conveyancing team with their daily administration tasks whilst being an advocate for customer service. This position is particularly well suited to an individual who is looking to advance their career & gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 22 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Your duties will include:

  • Opening new files for new matters and closing files for transactions which have completed
  • Administering initial estate agent instructions
  • Liaising with clients, estate agents, brokers and offering updates throughout a transaction
  • Meeting with clients to attend to initial instructions and queries
  • Initiating a draft contract pack and sending to the relevant parties
  • Requesting management packs and redemption statements
  • Ordering searches
  • Performing identity checks and conducting anti money laundering checks on clients
  • Drafting letters and emails
  • Checking and clearing ledgers
  • Registering new owners at the Land Registry

Where you’ll work

You will work at Royal House, 60 Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1EP. You must be able to travel to the office as the apprenticeship is based within this company address.

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

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 Standard
  • Workplace delivery

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Team working

About this company

Langley Wellington is a forward-thinking law firm acting for clients nationwide. We provide a comprehensive range of tailored legal solution for individuals, families and businesses. Our highly experienced lawyers are dedicated to making sure you have the right legal support making it easy for you to manage your legal affairs.

http://www.langleywellington.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

GC Employer Training and Apprenticeships

Apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk

0345 155 2020

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311222.

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Closes in 21 days (Tuesday 22 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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