Business Administration Apprentice HEWITTS SOLICITORS

Hewitt’s has served the local community for more than 60 years. As one of the longest established law firms in the North East. We pride ourselves on our friendly team-oriented culture. Due to growth, we are now looking for our new Business Administrator Apprentice.

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Closing date: 11 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    26 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000208093

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring file management is in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual, LAA Contract, CQS and Lexcel/SQM requirements
  • Reception duties and assisting reception staff
  • Assisting accounts staff
  • Liaising with clients in person and by telephone in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care
  • Liaising with others by telephone
  • Arranging mail despatch by post, hand, email, fax or Document Exchange
  • Accurate recording of the firm’s records in respect of archived files, Wills, Deeds and other like documents to include proper storage and retrieval of the same
  • Time recording and maintaining up to date time records as appropriate
  • Photocopying, including numbering, colouring, binding of copies as required
  • Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information.
  • Consumables ordering
  • Daily filing including file opening and closing
  • Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment
  • Preparing refreshments for Partners, fee earners, clients and visitors for internal meetings, seminars etc.
  • Contributing to maintaining and improving office policies and procedures
  • Ensuring compliance with Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Working in any branch office as may from time to time be required by the firm
  • Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm

The training you will be getting

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard which includes:

  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Via your ITEC tutor and on-the-job training, you'll get the opportunity to learn:

  • IT
  • Record and document production
  • Decision making 
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication
  • Quality
  • Planning and organisation
  • Project management
  • Relevant regulation
  • Policies
  • External environment factors

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Possibility of a full time position upon the completion of the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

About the employer

Hewitts has served the local community for more than 60 years. As one of the longest established law firms in the North East, our partners, consultants, and associates work together in dedicated legal teams. We have endeavoured to provide as much information as possible on our website about the areas of law we cover. Hewitts has served the local community for more than 60 years. As one of the longest established law firms in the North East, our partners, consultants and associates work together in dedicated legal teams. We have endeavoured to provide as much information as possible on our website about the areas of law we cover.

Employer

HEWITTS SOLICITORS

Address

121-122 High Street

Stockton-on-Tees

TS18 1AY

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Training

Training provider

ITEC NORTH EAST LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Laura McMaster

l.mcmaster@itecne.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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