Job Description
ARE YOU A RECENT SCHOOL OR COLLEGE LEAVER LOOKING FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY WITHIN LAW
An opportunity for a person with ambitions of a career in law to develop within an established Dewsbury Law Practice. Fantastic opportunity to learn and earn at the same time! General duties include making and receiving telephone calls, preparing precise attendance notes, and filing, etc.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
- We are willing to provide career progression for the apprentices as well as a career within the legal field if they wish to do so.
- The Apprentice wage is a starting point, there are many opportunities for the future within the legal field.
THE LAW PRACTICE
- We deal with multiple areas of law which include conveyancing, immigration, personal injury, family, civil litigation, wills & probate and much more.
- We are a quiet and relaxed/friendly law firm, and the colleagues get along very well, and all support one another. Different departments are in different office spaces and the areas are small plan.
- The apprentice will be sat within a group with their colleagues and will be assisting the fee earners in their departments. Apprentices may also cover the reception area and engage regularly with clients in person and over the telephone. They will be conducting their workload within the reception area if required.
THE POSITION
- The role will include but not limited to the following;
- Taking calls and engaging with clients, ensuring all their needs are met
- Assisting the solicitors with their workload
- Carrying out admin work e.g scanning, copying
- Draft letters and documents
- Record and monitor deadlines
- Log and distribute incoming mail including electronic mail
- Process and track legal work
- Set up and manage filing systems
- Open and close files physically and electronically
- Monitor social media and create new posts
- Research into opportunities that will benefit and grow the firm
IMPORTANT
- Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.
- An Apprenticeship requires candidates that have left school, college or university
- Please consider if the business is a viable commutel(unfortunately we are unable to consider applications where there will be a need to re-locate)
- The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate's suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
- Please check the start date of the vacancy
Desired skills
- 4-9 grades English and maths GCSE's
- Confident with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage reception in conjunction with other administration duties
- Good attention to detail
- Good working knowledge of ICT packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to demonstrate or gain a clear understanding of the firm’s in-house systems where training will be given
- Excellent presentation, organisation and timekeeping skills
- Awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding
- The ability to use own initiative, be able to work individually as well as part of a team
- Must be well-presented with a clear, pleasant telephone manner
- Good organisational skills
- Good client care skills
Personal qualities
- Well presented and polite
- Ability to take the initiative
- Confident at dealing with people at all levels
- Reliable and adaptable
- Willingness to take on challenges and to push oneself further
- Motivated and keen to learn new skills
Training to be provided
Course Content:
- Utilising IT programs and software
- Decision making
- Managing a quality service
- Project management
- Understanding the organisation and stakeholders
- Relevant regulations and policies
- Business fundamentals
- Professionalism and performance management
You will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
- This Apprenticeship will involve off the job training.
- You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
- You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role.
- The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 18 months.
- This course has multiple start dates throughout the year
Apprenticeship information
Business Administration | Gateway Website (gatewaytrainingconsortium.co.uk
Things to consider
- Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute
- Please have a CV prepared on a word document
- An Apprenticeship and employer requires any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying.
- The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidates suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
- Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education.
- PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE EMPLOYER DIRECTLY
- The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close prior to the dates advertised. How far do you live from the business and please detail how long it will take to travel?
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £9,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- 'Thank you for your interest in this Apprenticeship. We are unable to consider applications that have not answered the following questions When did you complete your GCSE’s'
- 'Do you hold GCSE certificates for English and maths grades 4-9'
- Are you currently attending School, College or University(candidates in education are not eligible to start an Apprenticeship)'
- Would you have a local commute to Dewsbury and how long would it take to travel(unfortunately we are unable to consider applications where there will be a need to re-locate)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 17/04/2023
Expected start date: 24/04/2023
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