Apprentice Administrator
CLARKSON HIRST SOLICITORS LIMITED
LANCASTER (LA1 1ET)
Closes on Friday 12 December 2025
Posted on 6 November 2025
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Summary
We are looking for a smart, reliable applicant who is looking to gain office experience in the city centre. The post is full-time, and you will be supported by a fantastic admin team. A great opportunity for someone who is confident, has a solid work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Wage
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£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday
Shifts to be disclosed.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 7 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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 may be, but not limited to:
- Greeting clients in reception
- Managing incoming calls
- Photocopying and scanning documents
- Preparing post for sending out
- Making appointments for clients
- Managing solicitors' diaries
- Provide secretarial assistance to solicitors - audio typing, file maintenance etc.
- Preparing bundles for court
Where you'll work
73 CHURCH STREET
LANCASTER
LA1 1ET
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LANCASTER AND MORECAMBE COLLEGE
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
More training information
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Programme:
- Relevant training will be provided through Lancaster and Morecambe College
- Functional Skills in maths and English may be required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
We are a firm of solicitors with offices in Lancaster, Kendal, Barrow-in-Furness and Blackpool. We deal with legal matters in Family, Crime, Conveyancing, Wills and Probate, Personal Injury amongst others. We have been established in Lancaster for over 35 years and we are still growing. We care about getting justice for our clients and pride ourselves on our excellent client service
After this apprenticeship
Progress through apprenticeships all the way up to a solicitor if you desire or follow an administration route and learn to become the office manager! It is up to you!
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 VAC1000350039.
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Closes on Friday 12 December 2025
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