Apprentice Legal Administrator
Haygarth Jones Solicitors
ST HELENS (WA10 1SX)
Closes in 7 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 February 2026
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Summary
We are seeking a motivated and organised Apprentice Legal Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support, helping to ensure the smooth running of the office.
- 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 to 5.00pm with 1-hour unpaid lunch
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
- Duties will include managing correspondence
- Preparing and formatting documents
- Maintaining and managing electronic filing systems
- Handling confidential information with discretion
- Assist with client enquiries and support case management processes
- First point of contact for incoming enquiries
Where you'll work
ALEXANDER HOUSE
109-111 CORPORATION STREET
ST HELENS
WA10 1SX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ST HELENS COLLEGE
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
- This apprenticeship will be delivered remotely within the workplace, with monthly planned visits
- Functional skills in maths & English delivered within a college setting (if applicable)
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
- Good Telephone skills
About this employer
Haygarth Jones is an established firm of solicitors who specialise in:- Family and Criminal Law. Established in 1989, Haygarth Jones has been providing advice and assistance to it's clients for many years. Partner, Christopher Bivon, together with Associate Katharine Gore, have over 30 years of experience. Each solicitor has extensive experience in Family or Criminal Law.
After this apprenticeship
- Completion of Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
- Possible permanent full time position for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ST HELENS COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013957.
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Closes in 7 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)