business administrative apprentice
Simpson Heald Pearson Solicitors
Wigan, WN1 1NN
Closes on Friday 20 December
Posted on 11 October 2024
Summary
Working in a family-run criminal defence Law firm, a business admin apprentice is required to support solicitors and fee earners in the administrative side of their roles. This role is a great entry into the legal profession
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Training course
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Business administrator (level 3)
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Hours
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working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
40 hours a week
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Possible start date
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Saturday 4 January
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
- Filing
- Answering phones
- Greeting clients
- Photocopying
- Post
- Shredding
- Diary management
- Audio dictation
Where you’ll work
Suite 4, Bank Chambers, 1-3 Library Street
Wigan
WN1 1NN
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
NATIONAL BUSINESS COLLEGE 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
4.5 days per week in office, half a day per week out of the office to study; working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Requirements
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
- Team working
- Non judgemental
After this apprenticeship
Following completetion there is opportunity for a full time adminstrative role or further legal training for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Simpson Heald Pearson Solicitors
Alice Pearson
alice@shpsolicitors.co.uk
01942495999
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000281754.
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Closes on Friday 20 December
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