Administration Apprentice - 18 month Fixed Term Contract
CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG LLP
London (EC4N 6AF)
Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025
Posted on 11 June 2025
Contents
Summary
Working as part of the secretarial team based within our London office in an administrative role, you will gain an understanding of the variety of tasks that are undertaken to support your colleagues in the secretarial team, and fee earners and partners across the practice group.
- Wage
-
£25,700 a year
Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
CMS benefits package
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
-
This role is 5 days a week in the office as all tasks undertaken in this role are purely office based.
Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with 1 hour for lunch break.
35 hours a week
- Start date
-
Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
-
1 year 6 months
- Positions available
-
6
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
To support your ongoing learning and development, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship which is supported by our external training provider. We have created this opportunity for individuals who:
- Have completed school education and would prefer to start their career
- Would like to leave college earlier than planned to start their career, yet must remain in education to undertake a qualification
- Those looking to re-train or change career
Our Administrator Apprenticeship Contract will give you the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job learning along with structured learning with a competitive salary. It is for a fixed period of 18 months. As an equal opportunities employer, following that period, you may be eligible to apply for other roles advertised in the business.
During your apprenticeship, you will become fully conversant in a variety of tasks which the wider team undertake. These tasks include but are not limited to:
- Scanning documents and filing them electronically, and in hard copy, for the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner
- Printing and photocopying documents as and when required by the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner
- A wide variety of general miscellaneous administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, matter closing, deeds scheduling, scanning of invoices and correspondence, creation of hard copy folders/files and maintenance of team library
- Delivery and collection of items from other Practice Groups or support departments
- Providing ad hoc support as required and undertaking tasks specific to your practice group area
Where you'll work
Cannon Place 78 Cannon Street
London
EC4N 6AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
DAMAR LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
More training information
5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above are required to undertake this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Maths (grade 4)GCSE in:
English (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
- A good team player
- A "can-do" & flexbile attitude
- Keep calm under pressure
- Good Outlook & Word knowledge
About this company
CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 80 offices in 50 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it. CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent. We work hard to be a truly client-focused law firm. That means not just understanding the unique challenges of every market sector, but also providing a service that’s tailored to the needs of each client. Our partners are hands-on and work hard to get closer to clients with everything from joint training initiatives and advice surgeries to visits and social events. What’s more, our teams have the ideal balance of personality and industry expertise to suit the varied needs of our clients.
http://www.cms.law/en/gbr/about-us/who-we-are (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Once qualified you will be able to apply to roles within CMS, which may include a Team Secretary, progressing to a PA role when more experienced.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG LLP
Darren Howard
Darren.Howard@cms-cmno.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325437.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025
When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.