Conveyancing Apprentice

LAMB & HOLMES

Corby, NN18 9EZ

Closes on Saturday 14 December

Posted on 14 October 2024


Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to start their career working for a well-established Law Firm. As part of your role you will be covering reception, inputting information onto the case management system, producing documents, setting up meeting rooms for clients visits, an exciting and varied role.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
8.45am – 5pm Monday to Friday (45-minute lunch break)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 28 December

Duration

1 year 6 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

·       Reception cover – meeting and greeting clients, transferring incoming calls to colleague and taking messages

·       Producing documents

·       Inputting information onto the case management system

·       Dealing with incoming post and preparing outgoing post for despatch

·       Setting up meeting rooms for client visits

·       Filing and scanning documents

·       Supporting the case handlers with any general administration task

·       Project work based on an administration task

 

Person specification:

The ideal candidate will have a good telephone manner, be IT literate and have a flexible approach to work. They will ideally be a car driver or due to take their driving test. They will have at least a 4/C in GCSE Maths and English

Where you’ll work

Uppingham House Headway Business Park

5 Saxon Way West

Corby

NN18 9EZ

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

STARTING OFF 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 Administration Level 3
    • Remote training delivery
    • Onefile
    • VLE
    • 6 hours of dedicated training time every week

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4/C)
    • Maths (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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative

    About this company

    A prestigious well established Law firm. The company provide legal services in litigation, conveyancing, employment law, family law and wills and probate. They are one of Northamptonshire’s oldest Law Firms who have been established for over 200 years and commit to providing a high standard of service. They are now looking for an apprentice to join their friendly team in Corby, Northants.

    Company benefits

    23 days for annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Apprenticeship training with Starting Off

    After this apprenticeship

    Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    STARTING OFF LIMITED

    Lucy Harris

    lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282026.

    Apply now

    Closes on Saturday 14 December

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