Practice Assistant Apprentice
FARRER & CO LLP
London (WC2A 3LH)
Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
Posted on 10 February 2026
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Summary
Farrer and Co have an exciting opportunity for four Practice Assistant (PA) Apprentices to join their London office. In this role, you will work towards your Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday from 9.30am - 5.30pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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4
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
- Completing document production through accurately typed work in accordance with house style
- Making effective use of the firm’s document management (DMS) and Client Relationship
- Management (CRM) system, proof reading and assisting in the production of e-bundles where required
- Organisational and general administration support (e.g. printing, photocopying, assisting with document witnessing when required, meeting arrangements, etc.).
- Having an awareness of Practice Assistants and fee earners' workloads and assisting them to plan ahead, monitor critical dates on matters and provide general support as required
- Assisting in client relationship and business development (BD) by providing excellent client service, always presenting a positive image of the firm and developing an understanding of and using CRM system to effectively support fee earners’ BD efforts, including recording relevant meetings as required
- Developing a high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the firm’s broader legal IT systems including billing, CRM, DMS, and file management software. Ensuring files are kept in good order and in accordance with the department protocol for e-filing
- Supporting the team with file opening and working with other team members to maintain regular file management, ensuring all files are closed and archived, as appropriate, and a risk assessment having been undertaken
- Developing a good knowledge and application of the firm's procedures in billing (including bill narratives if required), client covering letters, anti-money laundering, credit control, time recording, debt management and expenses
- Supporting others in the setup of conflict searches for review and seeking guidance where necessary
Core Benefits:
- Group Life Assurance (4X annual salary)
- Group Income Protection (75% of salary minus state funded benefits)
- EAP
- Personal Pension (Firm contribution 5%)
- PMI (funded by the firm and employee pays the marginal tax)
25 days holiday per holiday year
Flexible benefits:
- Critical illness
- Partner critical illness
- Flex holiday (buying 5 days, selling 2)
- Partner life assurance
- Dental insurance
- Cycle scheme
- Travel insurance
- Give as you earn
- Taste card
- Season Ticket Loan
- Health Care Cash Plan
Health, wellbeing & financial benefits:
- Wellbeing screenings (available every 2 years)
- Firm doctor (weekly appointments funded by the firm)
- In house counselling (3 appointments available)
- Eye care vouchers
- Mortgage advice clinics (periodically throughout the year, funded by the firm)
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts and vouchers platform access
- Farrer Day (in addition to the bank holidays, the firm has the discretion to shut for an additional day each year)
- Volunteering day
- The firm provides further education and training, and we also have a range of sports teams
Where you'll work
66 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3LH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DAMAR LIMITED
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:
A Level in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service. They advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From Their offices in London, they work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service. Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. Modern lawyers with timeless values.
After this apprenticeship
- This will be discussed with you during the interview stage of the recruitment process
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DAMAR LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014206.
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Closes on Friday 27 March 2026
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