Legal Support Apprentice

BURTON AND DYSON LIMITED

GAINSBOROUGH (DN21 2BZ)

Closes in 26 days (Monday 18 August 2025)

Posted on 21 July 2025

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Summary

The business is looking for someone with enthusiasm to develop their skills to join their support team based in Gainsborough. The role will include a variety of office administration tasks assisting the existing the support team and legal staff.

Wage

£14,526.20 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

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 19 August 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

  • Document processing, preparation of forms and inputting
    and maintenance of data using our practice management software
  • Document Scanning
  • Maintaining electronic files and records
  • Assist with the production of trial bundles and general
    scanning functions
  • Liaising with clients in person for the assistance of carrying
    out electronic searches required for Anti-Money Laundering checks
  • Manage hand deliveries and post distribution throughout
    the office
  • Prepare post for despatch and to take to the post office
  • Act as relief receptionist

Where you'll work

22 MARKET PLACE
GAINSBOROUGH
DN21 2BZ

Training

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

Training provider

APPRENTICE TEAM LTD

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.

Training schedule

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • ENGLISH (grade A-C / 9-4)
  • MATHS (grade A-C / 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

They are a busy well-established, progressive High Street practice. We offer an excellent training opportunity with potential salary and benefits to match, along with excellent working conditions. They are committed to the development and progression of our staff.

https://www.burtondyson.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible progression within the business and onto further apprenticeships

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

APPRENTICE TEAM LTD

Tavonga Jangwa

tavonga.jangwa@apprenticeteam.co.uk

01246 278 931

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332492.

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Closes in 26 days (Monday 18 August 2025)

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