Legal Administration Apprentice

Summary

This vacancy is for a Legal Administration Assistant Apprentice based in Lancaster. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to support the business with general administrative duties as well as other ad–hoc duties defined by management whilst working towards a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties not limited to;

Deal with all inbound calls from clients
Setting up client files on case management system
Updating and maintenance of excel spreadsheets
Fulfilling administrative roles (Dealing with post and scanning)
Carrying out Anti Money Laundering checks

Where you'll work

2 SIR THOMAS STOREY HOUSE
WEST ROAD
LANCASTER
LA1 5PE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship Standard
Relevant training will be provided through Lancaster and Morecambe College
Functional Skills may be required if entry requirements not met

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Team working

About this company

Laker Legal Solicitors was founded in 2011 by a group of forward-thinking Directors who saw that the legal world was changing. In order to continue providing high quality legal services whilst at the same time adopting a much more affordable and speedy level of service for clients, we invested heavily in technology and adopted a hybrid model of working whereby our staff could work from home and also work in the central office.

After this apprenticeship

Legal Secretary or Senior Legal Assistant.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE

Charlie Helme

c.helme@lmc.ac.uk

01524 521483

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322183.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 July 2025

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