Receptionist / Business Administration Apprentice - Level 3
An exciting opportunity to join a law firm as an apprentice, where you will gain valuable experience as well as an industry recognised qualification.
About our client:
Our client has established itself as one of the premier solicitor firms in Bromley, Kent. They understand that legal issues can be stressful and overwhelming, that's why they provide clients with clear and practical advice tailored to their individual needs. Their personalised approach has earned them positive reviews from clients, who appreciate their attention to detail and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for each case.
Their office is conveniently located and easily accessible to clients throughout Bromley, Kent and beyond.
As a firm, they are committed to providing the highest quality legal services in Consumer and Civil Rights, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury - Defender, and a range of other legal specialisations.
The role:
Possible start date: ASAP
Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 4:30pm
Total working hours: 37.5
Main purpose of job:
- To provide legal assistance and support to the partners and other senior fee earners in the team.
- To provide cost effective administrative and case worker support to the partners and other senior fee earners in the team.
Key tasks:
Undertake certain elements of fee earning work under supervision. In particular:
- Answering the telephones
- File creation
- Prepared files for billing
- Book legal visits / appointments
- Scanning / Copying
- Generation of suitable client care correspondence
- Assisting solicitors on court hearing attendances at routine directions/interim hearings
- Sending and replying to third party emails
- Liaise with third Parties- Chambers / Court Experts / Clients and other relevant third parties
- Keep manual office diary and online up to date
- Manage social media accounts e.g. Twitter and Instagram
- To deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries and communications
- Open post and distribute accordingly
- Archiving Files
Once given training, you can embark on the following tasks:
- Drafting of Instructions to Counsel
- Seeing clients to take instructions
- Casework
- Eventually drafting letters to clients
The training you will receive:
- Level 3 Business Administration qualification
- All training is undertaken online, through a combination of self-paced eLearning and live online classes
- Functional skills in English and Mathematics, if required
Prospects:
Potential full-time role on successful completion of this apprenticeship
Qualifications required:
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* - C 9/4) - Desirable
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A* - C 9/4) - Desirable
Personal Skills required:
- 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
- Non-judgemental
- Patience
- Ambitious
The apprenticeship:
Qualification: Business Administration Level 3
Duration: 15 months