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Business Administrator – Level 3 Apprenticeship - New Milton Dixon Stewart LLP
Office apprentice required for busy high street firm of solicitors. Working with all team members including partners and heads of department, supporting them with day-to-day tasks.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£11,310.00
£6.00 per hour
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Working week
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Total hours per week: 36.25
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
29 Jun 2023
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Date posted
27 Oct 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000090042
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The main purpose of the role is to assist in the smooth running of the practice by providing a range of support services within the general office function.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Open the post in the mornings and write cheques and deeds in the log book.
- Scan post onto the case management system
- Carry out photocopying required by other members of staff
- File retrieval and assisting the archivist
- Distribute mail to various fee earners which arrives into reception
- All filing when asked
- Order stationery when needed
- Go to town hall for trade refuse sacks when needed (NM office)
- Cover receptionists lunch break and comfort breaks and other times when asked. Also, to cover receptionist at other office if needed.
- Envelope and frank post. Hand deliver post to local businesses and take franked mail to the post box and Special Delivery mail to the Post Office
- Ensure that the franking machine is in credit and that there are franking labels
- Ensure that there is a supply of 1st class stamps (standard and large)
- Take banking to the Post Office
- Witness wills (if over 18)
Benefits of working at Dixon Stewart:
- Day off on their birthday
- Paid for parking
- Tea & coffee provided
- Two social events a year
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry. It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact. This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study. This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 18 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Potential career development for the right candidate to paralegal/CILEX training after successful completion of the apprenticeship..
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
About the employer
Employer
Dixon Stewart LLP
Address
72 Station Road
New Milton
BH25 6LF
Training
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Jun 2023