Business Administrator Apprentice - Solicitors
MRP Solicitors
Grays, GRAYS
Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 March 2026
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Summary
MRP Capron Solicitors are looking for a business administrator apprentice to assist in the day-to-day running of reception and to undertake general administration duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.
- 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, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Lunch time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm, but may be subject to change (Unpaid).
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
Main responsibilities:
- Opening post and distribution to relevant departments
- Processing outgoing post
- Photocopying and scanning of documents
- Printing emails and filing
- Opening client files
- Preparing letters and emails to clients
- Shopping for canteen products
- Ad hoc admin tasks as required to support the office
- Witnessing of Wills
- Cover for reception –
- Providing a high quality of customer service
- Welcome and refer visitors, ensuring they sign in/out of the building
- Answer the phone in a clear and helpful manner and direct calls appropriately
- Maintaining the reception area to be clean and tidy
- Carry out client identification checks, obtaining and verifying client documentation
- Processing ID checks using the online system
- Taking payments from clients and recording the transactions
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- 68 Orsett Road, Grays, RM17 5EJ
- 24 LONDON ROAD, GRAYS, RM17 5XY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RM TRAINING (UK) 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
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
About this employer
MRP Solicitors handle Legal issues for their clients ranging from the buying and selling of personal & commercial property, will making & power of attorney through to divorces and custody issues.
After this apprenticeship
Potential full-time role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED
Katie
katie@rmtraining.co.uk
01702 782001
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018649.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)