Business Administration Apprentice
AMT LAWYERS LTD
BLACKBURN (BB1 8AF)
Closes tomorrow (Friday 6 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 January 2026
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Summary
We are currently recruiting for 3 Business Administration apprentices to join us in our busy law firm. The roles available are within the reception, client care and personal injury teams. You will work towards a Business Administration Level 3 qualification whilst supporting us answering calls, liaising with clients and other admin. duties.
- Wage
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£13,741 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 - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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3
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
- Answering telephone enquiries
- Dealing with incoming clients
- Organising post
- Arranging Teams calls and meetings
- Liaising with external agencies to collect evidence
- Managing client inboxes and updating an internal monitoring portal
Where you'll work
26 WELLINGTON STREET ST. JOHNS
BLACKBURN
BB1 8AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND 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
- Level 3 qualification in Business Administration.
- You will be based at our site full time and will be given off the job hours to complete your qualification remotely
- In-house training
More training information
You will be assigned an assessor who meet with you via Teams call to offer support and review your progress on the course
Requirements
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
About this employer
Our team of people consists of highly experienced and respected lawyers who are supported by ambitious and committed paralegals.Our specialists are accredited in their area of legal expertise and we are confident that we can provide all our clients with a quality and effective service.
After this apprenticeship
- If the candidate is able to showcase the skills they have learnt during the apprenticeship, then a permanent position may be offered once qualified
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010319.
Apply now
Closes tomorrow (Friday 6 February 2026 at 11:59pm)