Legal Administration Apprentice (Salary - £21,000)
ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS LLP
West Midlands (B3 2ES)
Closes on Friday 24 July 2026
Posted on 18 June 2026
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in working in professional services and want to gain a holistic insight into the running of a law firm. Alongside the Business Administration apprenticeship you will also study three legal modules which will provide you with a basic understanding of the legal environment.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:15pm.
36 hours 15 minutes 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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2
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
Anthony Collins are looking for two enthusiastic, organised, and pro-active apprentices to provide administration support to our central management teams. The apprenticeship will entail five 3-month rotations around different teams including: Marketing, IT, Finance, Risk and Compliance, and HR and Office Services.
Your day to day responsibilities will depend on the team you are with at that time, but may include duties such as:
- Providing general administrative support
- Assisting with the smooth running of the office
- Data entry, filing, maintaining documents and records
- Social media support
- Assisting with event coordination
- IT customer service support
- Monitoring email inbox’s
- Diary and meeting management
- Processing expenses and invoices
- Helping to onboard new clients and matters
Company Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday (pro rata) exluding bank holidays
- Private medical insurace
- Dental cover
- Everyday lifestyle savings platform
- Discounted gym membership (plus more)
Where you'll work
134 Edmund Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 2ES
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 Pathway
- Delivery of training to be confirmed
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
Other requirements
Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our apprentices and expects our employer partners to share this commitment and to take appropriate steps to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.
About this employer
Anthony Collins Solicitors is a specialist law firm with a clear purpose – to “improve lives, communities and society". Underpinning the legal work we do are our central management teams who lead on everything from the marketing of the firm, the IT systems, keeping us compliant, how we manage our finances, and the recruitment and development of our people. We are a friendly, supportive, and people-first firm. We encourage everyone to be themselves, and in turn you will find that you meet a wide range of people from all kinds of backgrounds.
https://www.anthonycollins.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 25 days holiday (pro rata) exluding bank holidays
- Private medical insurace
- Dental cover
- Everyday lifestyle savings platform
- Discounted gym membership (plus more)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
You will have spent time across a number of teams during the course of your apprenticeship and should therefore have an idea of what you have enjoyed the most. Anthony Collins will endeavor to be able to offer you a permanent, entry level role in your preferred team depending on business needs at the time you qualify.
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 VAC2000034007.
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Closes on Friday 24 July 2026
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