Business Administration Apprentice for busy Solicitors

Kitson & Trotman LLP

BEAMINSTER (DT8 3AN)

Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 September 2025

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our busy, friendly and professional firm of Solicitors based in Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside our experienced team, while undertaking formal training through an approved external provider.

• Wage:

  £15,470 a year

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  Increases to be considered and determined following performance reviews.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.30pm with 1 hour for lunch. Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with one hour for lunch. One day per week training release (day to be confirmed)

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Saturday 1 November 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

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the conveyancing department with administrative support throughout property transactions, including preparing documentation
• Providing general office support to ensure efficient workflows between staff and clients
• Communicating professionally with clients in person, over the phone, and via email, ensuring a high standard of client care
• Organising, filing and archiving legal documents in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements
• Handling routine paperwork, including scanning, photocopying, printing and document collation
• Drafting and sending standard emails and correspondence under supervision
• Processing outgoing post accurately and promptly
• Assisting with the maintenance of case management systems and records
• Supporting other departments when required, contributing to the overall running of the office

Where you'll work

THE CHAMPIONS
BEAMINSTER
DT8 3AN

Training

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

Training provider

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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

The successful applicant will work towards an apprenticeship qualification (18 month) Level 3 Business Administration. Training will be available both on-the-job and via a one day per week release through Somerset Skills & Learning.  

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

N/A

About this employer

We provide legal advice and services to business and private clients throughout the South West, nationally and internationally, with offices in Bridport, Beaminster, Weymouth and Lyme Regis. Our lawyers are highly experienced in their respective fields and remain personally involved at every stage of your instructions. The firm has been at the forefront of legal services in Dorset and the South West for over 260 years. We offer a friendly, tailored service and we can arrange to visit local clients at their home or business premises.

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

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Career path could lead to legal secretary or further consideration to legal paralegal/CILEx.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Kitson & Trotman LLP

Lisa Burr

lburr@ktlaw.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340472.

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Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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