Business Administration Apprentice
CREIGHTON & PARTNERS SOLICITORS LTD
Staines-Upon-Thames (TW18 4XS)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 March 2026
Contents
Summary
Join a niche, highly regarded family law firm and gain experience across varied roles. Develop versatile skills, learn how a law firm operates, and explore different sides of the business. An interest in law is welcome but not required, as the firm offers many diverse career paths.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 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 to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 April 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
- Answering the telephone
- Processing invoices
- Diarising court orders
- Answering new client enquiries
- Time recording for solicitors
- Preparing court bundles
Where you'll work
57A Church Street
Staines-Upon-Thames
TW18 4XS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
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
Requirements
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
- Clear communication
- Strong rapport
- Follows instructions
- Accepts feedback
- Reliable timekeeping
- Takes responsibility
- Team independence
- Self‑motivated learner
- Flexible approach
- Well presented
- Polite demeanour
- Customer focus
- London availability
- Handles sensitivity
- Age requirement
Other requirements
- Age requirement (18+): Required due to exposure to sensitive or potentially distressing case information
- Willingness to work in our London office where required and can travel alone
About this employer
We are a niche law firm, specialising in family law. Whilst we have a small team we are highly regarded in our area of law and we like to ensure our staff can uphold that reputation. We work primarily in the legal aid sector offering representation to the most vulnerable people in society. We are have a strong work ethos and are committed to working and specialising in our area of law.
After this apprenticeship
For the right candidate, possible permanent employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019290.
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Closes in 22 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)