Office Administrator Apprentice - Solicitors KEW LAW LLP
Business and administration apprentice required to assist in the day to day running of reception and to undertake general administration duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.
Closing date: 18 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,296.00
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hour for lunch.
Total hours per week: 37.5
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
19 Oct 2023
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Date posted
12 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000197940
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- You will be required to welcome both new and existing clients to the office when they arrive, and provide any refreshments to such visitors if necessary
Telephone calls:
- You will be required to take incoming telephone calls to the office, with such calls being from a variety of people, such as new clients, existing clients, estate agents, other solicitors etc
- You will be required to assist where possible (although you will not be expected to, neither permitted to, give any legal advice) and transfer telephone calls or take messages if appropriate
- You will be required to keep a log of each phone call received and the action taken
Emails:
- You may also receive a variety of emails from people such as new clients, existing clients, estate agents, other solicitors etc
- You will not be expected to reply to those emails unless instructed to do so, and your responsibility will be to ensure that the email is forwarded to the relevant person in a timely fashion
Typing:
- You will be required to provide back up to the two senior secretaries, and will be required to type a variety of letters or produce other such legal documents as may be required
- You will also be expected to open new files, both on Case Manager and a hard copy of the file
Banking:
- You will be required to go to the bank on a daily basis to pay in cheques and cash received on behalf of the firm
Stationery:
- You will be expected to check the office stationery levels (at least once a week) to ensure that the office has sufficient supplies
- You will be required to place orders for new stationery as required. You will also be required to receive all new stationery orders and to put away the supplies in a timely fashion
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills if required
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Potential full-time role
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
About the employer
Employer
KEW LAW LLP
Address
The Old Manor House
Little Square
Braintree
CM7 1UT
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
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