Business Administration Apprentice - Solicitors
Nicholls Law
Rochford (SS4 1AJ)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 8 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 April 2025
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Summary
Nicholls Law, a specialised solicitor's practice in Rochford, Essex, is looking for a dynamic and personable individual to join our team as an Office Junior. This role is perfect for someone seeking to gain valuable experience in the legal field, with potential opportunities for career advancement, including progression to a solicitor apprentice.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Friday 9 May 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Job Summary:
Office Apprentices will play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of our office, providing essential administrative support to our legal team and enhancing our client service experience.
As an integral member of our team, you will be involved in various administrative and client-facing tasks:
- Managing incoming calls and post with professionalism.
- Greeting clients and preparing refreshments, ensuring a welcoming environment
- Filing, scanning, and organising documents efficiently
- Liaising daily with stakeholders including directors and legal administrators
- Ensuring the smooth operation of the office through various support tasks
Where you’ll work
26 28 West Street Market Square
Rochford
SS4 1AJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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
- All teaching & learning will be delivered remotely at your place of work
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
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- A passion for the legal sector
About this company
At Nicholls Law, we're not just a law firm — we're a forward-thinking team that blends cutting-edge technology with real efficiency and a friendly touch. We're all about setting new standards in legal services and making sure our clients feel truly valued and supported every step of the way. More than that, we're committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace where you can grow both professionally and personally. Apply if you're interested in being part of a dynamic team that's passionate about excellence and always looking to grow and improve.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CROWN VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katie
kbarton@crownvt.co.uk
01702411924
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000314155.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 8 May 2025 at 11:59pm)
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