Legal Administration Apprentice (BHP Law)
BHP Law
DARLINGTON (DL3 0PZ)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 January 2026
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Summary
We're seeking a reliable, friendly Administration Apprentice to join our team. This role offers a great opportunity for a motivated, hard‑working individual to develop strong administration skills while supporting daily operations and assisting with client interactions.
- Wage
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£14,560 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
The role is as to provide admin assistance to our Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) Team. The team assist with decisions which include:
- Where a person should live
- What care and support needs a person may have
- With whom a person should or should not have contact
- Whether a person can consent to having a sexual relationship
- Whether a person can consent to marriage
- Whether a person should use contraception
- Whether a person should have certain medical treatment
Duties would consist of, but not restricted to:
- Audio typing
- Scanning documents
- Maintenance of files
- Liaising with other staff, clients and professionals
- Electronic diary management
- Scheduling meetings both in person & via Teams
- Preparing legal documents
- General administration duties
Where you'll work
WESTGATE HOUSE
FAVERDALE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
DARLINGTON
DL3 0PZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
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
You will be completing the Level 3 Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Standard with Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills, Darlington.
The Business Administration Apprenticeship is designed to equip participants with the fundamentals required to work in any business environment. The programme can be delivered using a blend of on-line, anytime learning and expert-led classroom training covering core topics.
Throughout this Apprenticeship, participants will be supported by tutors who have worked in a business environment and have gained many years of experience and who can truly support you to develop the skills and knowledge required to work in a wide range of administrative roles.
More training information
Training will be provided to achieve the following qualifications:
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place weekly, on a day release basis, at Darlington Borough Council Learning & Skills training centre (DL1 5AJ). Here you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to ensure these exceed the minimum requirements for the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standards.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4+/ C+)
- Maths (grade 4+ (C+))
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Reliable
- Friendly
- Approachable
- Adaptable
Other requirements
You will be required to attend our training centre in Darlington (DL1 5AJ) and you will need to make your own way there for day release training.
Travel to and from the employer, based at Westgate House, Faverdale Industrial Estate, Darlington (DL3 0PZ).
The position is subject to a DBS check, conducted by the employer.
About this employer
BHP Law is a firm of solicitors providing legal services to private individuals and businesses from a network of offices across the Northeast. With a history dating back to the early 1800’s, the firm has evolved to offer clients a fresh approach with traditional values. Whether you are buying a business or selling your home, you can be assured that you will receive high quality legal advice from someone you can trust at a location that is convenient to you.
https://bhplaw.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Death in service
- Firmwide bonus scheme
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Competitive annual leave package with extra day for your birthday
- Occasional staff rewards/gifts
- Staff social events
After this apprenticeship
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to full-time employment as a Legal Secretary.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011520.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)