Apprentice Business Administrator Level 3

HAIDER SOLICITORS LIMITED

HALIFAX (HX1 2AL)

Closes on Monday 30 November 2026

Posted on 16 October 2026

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Summary

This is an entry-level role offering practical experience and training across a range of business administration tasks. Within our firm, which practises Criminal Law, Family Law, Immigration Law, Prison Law and Personal Injury, the apprentice will learn how to support daily operations while being guided by experienced professionals.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am- 5:00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

  • Inputting fee earners' recorded time onto our case management system
  • Document preparation – assisting the legal teams by preparing and formatting documents, reports and correspondence, and setting up both physical and digital files, including recording time
  • Filing and organisation – managing filing systems so documents are properly labelled and easily accessible
  • Scheduling – helping to arrange meetings, appointments and court dates, and maintaining diaries for fee earners and senior staff
  • Client support – arranging meetings, taking calls and helping to ensure client satisfaction
  • Case management support – managing case files, scheduling, and coordinating communication between parties
  • Document management – ensuring legal documents are securely stored, accurately inputted and easily accessible on the case management system
  • General office duties – reception cover, sending and receiving emails, preparing post for dispatch, and other day-to-day office tasks

Where you'll work

4 CARLTON STREET
HALIFAX
HX1 2AL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CALDERDALE 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Eager to Learn
  • Good Attention to Detail
  • Confident telephone manner
  • Reliability
  • Professionalism
  • Confidentiality

About this employer

Haider Solicitors is a long-established and well-respected firm of solicitors providing legal services across Halifax & West Yorkshire area.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

We are looking for the successful apprentice to work towards becoming a Billing Clerk within the firm. The time recording and case management experience gained during the apprenticeship will provide a strong foundation for this, and on successful completion the role could lead to a permanent position as a Billing Clerk and an assistant to the management team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

Madeline Oxby

Madeline.Oxby@calderdale.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059594.

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Closes on Monday 30 November 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.