Legal Administrator Apprenticeship (NMW for Age)
JBgass Solicitors
Handforth (SK9 3HP)
Closes in 29 days (Monday 1 June 2026)
Posted on 1 May 2026
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Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to gain some hands-on legal administration experience alongside a supportive team of legal assistants, fee earners and Directors.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday from 8.30am - 5.30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
Undertake certain elements of fee earning work under supervision. In particular:
- File creation including generation of suitable client care correspondence
- Inputting information from client information questionnaires, inputting contract documents. Requesting additional information from clients/solicitors if applicable
- Undertake electronic ID checks on client documentation
- Attending on clients both in person and over the phone to take instructions and go through initial documents with clients
- Deal wherever possible with routine client enquiries, solicitor and estate agent enquiries and communications
- Provide quotes for potential new clients
- General day to day office tasks such as photocopying, processing post, answering telephone calls
Company Benefits:
- 22 days annual leave, exclusive of bank holidays and the entire Christmas period (23-Dec to 1st working day of Jan)
- A holiday bonus of 1 day every day for every year worked at the firm (to a max of 3)
- Purchase up to 5 days annual leave per year (subject to T&Cs)
- Paid healthcare with WPA
- Free parking
- Company pension with Royal London
Where you'll work
Chadsworth House, Wilmslow Road
Handforth
SK9 3HP
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 with Legal Pathways
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
JBGass Solicitors has been in operation since 1914, a testament to their longevity and ability to adapt to cultural and economic changes. JBGass Solicitors are run as a modern business with the aim of providing exceptional service. Their Conveyancing Lawyers and Probate Solicitors are specialists in their field, and believe that a personal and honest approach is essential.
After this apprenticeship
- Candidates who wish to pursue a career in law will be considered for the Paralegal Apprenticeship upon successful completion of the Legal Administrator apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DAMAR LIMITED
Sabina Adam
Sabina.Adam@damartraining.com
07566 289 979
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029182.
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Closes in 29 days (Monday 1 June 2026)
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