Business Administration Apprentice (Solicitors)
J D SOLICITORS LIMITED
WILLENHALL (WV13 2ER)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 September 2025
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading law firm and kick-start your career as a Business Administrator Apprentice in our Willenhall office. Join our friendly, fast-growing team and gain valuable experience while building your future, all whilst working towards a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship Qualification.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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The salary will be reviewed after a successful probationary period - to be discussed at interview
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Mondays to Fridays, 9.00am – 5.30pm. 1 hour lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 29 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
This is a supportive role within the Administration team and its primary purpose is to provide general administrative assistance to the legal teams in the Willenhall office whilst working towards a Business Administration Level 3 qualification.
The tasks and duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and responsibilities of this role, and it is anticipated that they will evolve over time. These duties are not intended to be an exhaustive list and the post holder is expected to undertake any reasonable request from a Partner, or other appropriate Manager.
Duties to include:
- Collecting and processing the post
- Preparing outgoing mail ready for collection
- Data entry
- Ensuring the interview rooms are kept tidy
- File opening and sending client care letters and terms and conditions to clients
- Photocopying and filing
- Managing room bookings
- Preparing refreshments for clients
- Providing reception/telephone cover
- Ensuring confidentiality of all clients and their documentation is maintained and other related tasks as required
- This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the manager which are relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.
Where you'll work
30 WALSALL STREET
WILLENHALL
WV13 2ER
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
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
As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English if required
- You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
- This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
- You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
- Assessment is through a variety of methods, including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
- All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Flexible
- Positive Attitude
Other requirements
Make sure you can travel to the place of work on a daily basis. Read the job description in full before applying. Apply early as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
About this employer
J D Solicitors has a team of criminal law solicitors you can trust for legal services across Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Nationally. We provide accessible legal representation for criminal as well as motor offence cases. We are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and accredited by Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme. We also offer a free consultation for a variety of legal matters. Contact us today , for expert legal assistance. We also have a 24-hour emergency line for out of hours help.
After this apprenticeship
Great prospects for progression to a permanent role for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katrina Clarke
katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924 470477
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339067.
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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 23 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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