Business Administration Apprentice
Bath Family Law LLP
BATH (BA2 4BL)
Closes on Friday 1 May 2026
Posted on 13 March 2026
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Summary
This is a unique opportunity to join Bath Family Law LLP during an exciting period of growth. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will not just be performing clerical tasks; you will be an integral part of a legal support team that makes a genuine difference to families in Somerset.
- Wage
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£12,955.80 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 Thursday 9:30am to 5:30pm and Friday 9:30am until 3:30pm
33 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 25 May 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
You will work closely with our Senior Paralegals and Partners to ensure the firm operates efficiently, accurately, and with the high level of empathy our clients expect.
Duties will include:
- Assisting in the preparation of court bundles, filing legal documents, and ensuring our case management system is kept up to date. You will learn the importance of confidentiality and "full and frank disclosure" in a legal context
- Acting as the first point of contact for the firm, handling incoming telephone enquiries with empathy, and scheduling appointments for our senior paralegals
- Assisting with basic bookkeeping tasks in Xero, including reconciling bank statements against ledgers and processing invoices to ensure the smooth financial running of the practice
- Helping to manage our online presence by creating engaging content for our social media channels to reach families in need of our services
- Assisting the Partners with diary management, post handling, and ensuring the office remains organised and efficient
Where you'll work
10 LAURA PLACE
BATH
BA2 4BL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BATH 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
Business Administrator Level 3.
The apprenticeship training will take place one day per week, online lessons and remote learning.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
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
- 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
Bath Family Law LLP (the social enterprise Affordable Family Law Group) provide a specialised legal support consultancy dedicated to providing affordable, accessible services for separating families. We operate as a modern alternative to traditional high-street firms, offering expert guidance in divorce, child arrangements, and financial settlements at a fraction of standard costs.
Comprised of experienced Paralegals and Professional McKenzie Friends, we combine extensive legal training with a heart-led approach to support clients, including the financially vulnerable, through their most challenging transitions.
After this apprenticeship
Business Administrator, Legal Assistant, Finance/Accounting, Office Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BATH COLLEGE
Laura Joy
laura.joy@bathcollege.ac.uk
01225328752
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020838.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 1 May 2026