Clinical Negligence Administration Apprentice
OAKWOOD SOLICITORS LIMITED
LEEDS (LS8 4BA)
Closes in 10 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 February 2026
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Summary
Award winning North Leeds firm is looking for an Apprentice to join their busy Clinical Negligence team.The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to learn new and key skills which will assist them at the start of their careers.
- 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 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
- Carrying out data input
- Completing Freedom of Information requests
- Typing medical-legal documents
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR
- Liaising with clients and third parties to cases
- Processing incoming post
- Managing a daily task list
- Speaking with clients and agencies relevant to the progression of the case
- General administrative tasks including photocopying
- Plus any additional duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be expected in accordance with the role
Where you'll work
PRINCES HOUSE
635 ROUNDHAY ROAD
LEEDS
LS8 4BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/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
- Literacy skills
- Organisational skills
- Accurate keyboard skills
- Self-motivated to learn
- Good timekeeping
- Flexible attitude to work
About this employer
Established in 2001, Oakwood Solicitors has steadily grown from a local solicitor specialising in personal injury claims, to a multi-service law firm based in the heart of Oakwood, North Leeds.
We are proud to be part of the beautiful Oakwood community, on the edge of the locally-renowned Roundhay park. Our teams aim to deliver a service tailored to the individual, putting the client first – both locally and nationwide, establishing us as the solicitor of choice in Leeds.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential full-time role upon completion of apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013884.
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Closes in 10 days (Monday 23 February 2026 at 11:59pm)