Consultant Liaison Apprentice (Business Administration)

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our busy, friendly, and supportive team at Parity Legal as a Level 3 Consultant Liaison Apprentice. You'll gain valuable hands on experience, and provide administrative support to consultant solicitors under the firm’s consultancy programme.

Wage

£16,380 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, with a 1 hour lunch break

35 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 31 August 2025

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

As we head towards 2025, this could be the key time to make a real change. So, with that in mind are you looking to make a proactive career move?

We are Parity Legal

We are a Multi-Level Legal Firm, and over the last few years we have made great strides growing from our Head Office in Oadby, Leicestershire and further throughout England and Wales via our innovative Solicitor Consultant Programme

Due to the continued success of the Solicitor Consultant Programme, we have an opportunity for an Administrator to join us in an integral role at our office in Oadby.

This is a pivotal position working in a friendly team and you will support our team to provide:

Administrative support to consultant solicitors under the firm’s consultancy programme.
Administration tasks and support
Opening and closing files on the case management system in accordance with the firm’s policies and procedures
Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
Ensure Legal database is kept up to date on all matters
Effective communication in person, over phone and via email
Excellent attention to detail
Full training will be provided on key areas of development such as Legal database, Policies and Procedures, etc

Are you keen to join an innovative Legal Firm? We are looking for someone who has strong administration skills and who can provide exceptional customer service.

If you are looking to join a modern-thinking and growing Legal Firm, where there is opportunity to establish an excellent long-term career, then please apply now!

Where you'll work

19A
CHURCH STREET
OADBY
LEICESTER
LE2 5DB

Training

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

College or training organisation

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 business administration qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach, who will be available for support
You receive 20% off the job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

More training information

DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider.

We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential.

https://dbc-training.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Confident
Good timekeeping
Keen to learn
Adaptable
Familiar with MS Packages

About this company

Parity Legal is an innovative and progressive Law Firm offering streamline legal services in the commercial sector. Client care is a core value of Parity Legal. Our Lawyers provide professional, honest and transparent legal advice. No matter how simple or complex the matter is, the level of service and attention to detail remains the same.

https://paritylegal.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension contributions. Incentives for meeting criteria and targets.

After this apprenticeship

Parity Legal are always keen to promote from within and therefore career aspirations are always discussed with a view to incorporating these into a career development plan.

Potential progression routes include: Consultant Liaison Assistant, then Consultant Liaison Executive and perhaps even sub-management for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Heather Duffield

heather@dbc-training.co.uk

07375919487

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328003.

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Closes on Friday 22 August 2025

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