Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice - Trinity Chamber Services
TRINITY CHAMBERS SERVICES LIMITED
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE (NE1 3DE)
Closes in 14 days (Monday 27 July 2026)
Posted on 13 July 2026
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Summary
Trinity Chambers is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Family or Criminal Clerking Team as a Business Administrator Apprentice. Delivered in partnership with Newcastle College, this Level 3 apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with structured learning.
- Wage
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£15,600 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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30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) in the workplace, plus 6 hours per week studying with Newcastle College and approximately 2 hours of independent study, in line with the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will provide administrative and operational support to barristers, clerks and clients within either our Family or Criminal team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the day-to-day administration of chambers.
Answering telephone calls, monitoring shared inboxes, taking messages and directing enquiries to the appropriate member of the clerking team.
Preparing, scanning, printing, organising and distributing case papers, bundles and other documents.
Supporting the diary management of barristers, including hearings, conferences and client meetings.
Assisting with the delivery of client-facing activities, both in person and virtually.
Liaising professionally with solicitors, court staff, barristers and other legal professionals.
Providing reception cover and general office support, including handling incoming and outgoing post and court papers.
Supporting chambers events, marketing administration and other business support activities when required.
Learning and using chambers' case management and diary systems accurately and efficiently.
Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring information is handled securely at all times.
Where you'll work
THE CUSTOMS HOUSE
39 QUAYSIDE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 3DE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NCG
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
4 days per week at Trinity Chambers
1 day per week at Newcastle College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn. You should enjoy working with people, be comfortable in a busy professional environment and take pride in delivering an excellent service.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A professional and courteous telephone manner.
Good organisational and time management skills.
The ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Confidence using email, calendars and Microsoft Office applications.
A willingness to learn new systems and procedures.
The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Integrity, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
A calm and professional approach when working under pressure.
No previous clerking experience is required. An interest in law, advocacy, court procedure or professional services would be an advantage but is not essential.
About this employer
Trinity Chambers is one of the UK's leading barristers' chambers, comprising 106 barristers and 27 staff across offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Middlesbrough.
Our purpose is to embody trust, uphold quality and deliver excellent legal representation and advice. Everything we do is guided by our six core values:
Respect for Others
Care
Integrity
Fairness
Openness
Quality
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship provides a structured route into one of the legal profession's most respected business careers.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a clear progression pathway:
Business Administration Apprentice → Junior Clerk → Lead Clerk → Chambers Director
Clerks are central to the success of a barristers' chambers. While they do not provide legal advice, they are responsible for ensuring barristers can deliver outstanding service to clients through effective practice management, organisation and client care.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NCG
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk
01912004849
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042036.
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Closes in 14 days (Monday 27 July 2026)
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