Apprentice Filing Administrator
AWB CHARLESWORTH SOLICITORS LIMITED
Skipton (BD23 1DY)
Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
Posted on 12 June 2026
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Summary
A varied role, carrying out a wide range of admin tasks involved in the smooth running of a busy legal practice. This includes opening and closing files, archiving & retrieving files, photocopying, filing & providing reception cover, and general administration to support legal teams.
- Wage
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£14,560 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 to Friday 9am until 5pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
- Closing and archiving of paper files
- Creating client and transaction records on a database
- Data entry to update the practice’s database
- Providing cover for reception when required
- Taking payments from clients both in the office and over the telephone
- Photocopying and filing
- Opening the daily post and distributing it into the correct pigeon holes
- Any other reasonable tasks that may be necessary to assist with the smooth administration of the office
Where you'll work
23 Otley Street
Skipton
BD23 1DY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CRAVEN 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
Business Administrator Level 3.
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
With offices in Skipton, Keighley and Bradford, and with clients in the Aire Valley, North Yorkshire and beyond, AWB Charlesworth Solicitors is one of the region’s most established and well-respected firms of solicitors. Through our progressive team of legal professionals, we've built a reputation for providing expert legal advice.
The firm is accredited with ‘Lexcel’, the Law Society’s quality mark ensuring that our standards of management, and quality of service are always excellent and constantly reviewed.
After this apprenticeship
A permanent position available with the potential to progress into law.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CRAVEN COLLEGE
Holly McFadyen
hmcfadyen@craven-college.ac.uk
07584212921
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036982.
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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026