Legal Administration Apprenticeship
NEWBY'S SOLICITORS
Guisborough (TS14 6AY)
Closes in 12 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 October 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic Legal Administration Apprentice to join our team and develop a career within a small busy legal office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in working in a legal environment and would like to gain practical experience whilst completing their apprenticeship qualification.
- Wage
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£15,392 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 9am-5pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 26 October 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
The role will involve a wide range of administrative and legal secretarial duties, predominantly supporting our Conveyancing and Wills & Probate teams, including:
- Providing administrative and secretarial support
- Preparing, formatting and typing letters, emails, legal documents and other correspondence
- Opening, maintaining and organising client files
- Filing and maintaining electronic and paper records
- Answering telephone calls and taking accurate messages
- Dealing with routine enquiries from clients, solicitors, estate agents and other contacts
- Assisting with arranging appointments, meetings and diary management
- Assisting with the preparation of documents and correspondence relating to conveyancing and Wills & Probate matters
- Assisting with the administration of property transactions, including maintaining records and communicating with relevant parties
- Assisting with the administration of Wills, Probate and estate matters
- Photocopying, scanning, printing and document management
- Processing incoming and outgoing post and emails
- Assisting with the organisation and maintenance of case files
- Assisting with the general running of the office
- Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive client information appropriately
- Developing an understanding of legal terminology, procedures and professional standards
- Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties as required
As the apprentice develops their knowledge, skills and confidence, they will be given the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and become increasingly involved in supporting the legal team.
Where you'll work
64-66 Westgate
Guisborough
TS14 6AY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade (Grade A*-C/9-4))
- Maths (grade (Grade A*-C/9-4))
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
- Team working
- Interested in the legal sector
- Positive in their approach
- Willing to learn
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
- Professional and Polite
- Discreet and Trustworthy
About this employer
At Newbys we have a straight forward approach that gives you upfront and clear advice about your case, the process and likely outcome. We listen, we advise and explain matters clearly.
Providing legal services since 1725, ours is a record of local success, amalgamation and growth that continues to this day. We pride ourselves on the level of services we offer to all our clients. Many business and private clients, who appreciate the quality and value of our services, have retained Newbys Solicitors for generations.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible opportunity for a full-time role following completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
Leoni Martin
leoni.martin@the-etc.ac.uk
07436795883
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055870.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm)