Portsmouth

Business Apprenticeship

£12,480 per annum / Mon - Fri 08.30 - 17.00 / 37.5 hours

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About The Role

PETA Ltd are proud to be working with an established solicitors to recruit an Administration Apprentice. Do you have an interest in administration and law? Are you looking to kickstart your career in the legal field? If the answer is YES, we could have the ideal role for you.
The Business Administration Apprentice will provide a level of service to clients and referrers of work such that Andrew & Andrew is their preferred firm of solicitors and one which they will recommend to others. The postholder will provide a comprehensive, pro-active support to the conveyancing team and reception when necessary.

Training to be provided:

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.

About the role:

Working within the Contentious Law department, the Business Administration Apprentice will be responsible for the following duties:

Undertaking photocopying as and when required
Covering the receptionist as and when required
Inputting time-recording into DPS whilst on reception
Inputting data into the DPS case management system
Supporting on-going cases and audio-typing
Organising workload; files, dictation, telephone, & emails
Training and assisting other members of the team where necessary
Complying with Law Society/Lexcel standards/Office manual/contract of employment
Attending department meetings
Ensuring all enquiries are responded to in a timely manner
Undertaking relevant internal and external training where required
Communicating with all departments, cross selling the firm’s skills to existing clients where possible
Keeping accurate hard and electronic records

This job description does not purport to cover all aspects of the job holder’s duties, but it is intended to be indicative of the main areas of responsibility. You may be required to undertake duties at reasonable request.

What are the career prospects at Andrew & Andrew Solicitors Limited?

There is the potential for a full-time permanent position to be offered to the suitable and successful candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship. A few employees have joined via this method in the past.

Essential Skills:

It is essential that the administration apprentice has the following skills and personal qualities:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft office products including Outlook, Excel and Word
Ability to work as part of a team with a flexible but organised approach to completing tasks
A drive for customer satisfaction
Good verbal communication skills
Pleasant, professional, and confident telephone manner
Ability to prioritise workloads in a changing environment
Ability to produce accurate work
Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
GCSEs in maths and English with at least a grade C / 4 are required

Desirable Skills:

It is desirable for applicants to have:

A levels / level 3 qualifications
Experience of dealing with inbound / outbound client telephone calls
Experience working in an office environment
A sense of humour and self-management skills

About Us

Established since 1954, Andrew & Andrew have been providing a high quality, professional and reliable service across the nation for over 60 years. We are well known and well respected within Hampshire, Portsmouth, and surrounding areas, as well as successfully assisting clients throughout the United Kingdom. We pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive approach to our clients. Our dedicated and varied team will always provide you with the best advice to suit your circumstances.

Company Benefits:

Free tea, coffee, and soft drinks
Christmas office closure
Office easily accessible by public transport

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to work with an expert solicitor; apply for the Administration Apprentice role today!

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