Apprentice Administration Assistant - Children

Ringrose Law; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a full-time Apprentice for their Children Team in Peterborough. This role involves providing essential administrative support, managing diaries, and assisting with legal aid applications. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with necessary GCSE qualifications.

Qualifications

• Good communicator to interact with public and staff.
• Organizational skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and typing support to the Children Department.
• Manage diaries and assist with main office duties during absence.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Maths and English GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent)

Job description

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice to support the Children Team located in our Peterborough office. The position is full-time with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5.30 pm, including 1 hour unpaid break. You will be studying an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (Legal).

Activities:

1. Provide administrative and typing support to the Children Department
2. Take telephone messages and make appointments
3. Open and close files
4. Archive original documents
5. Support fee earners in the department
6. Assist with main office duties, including reception and post dispatch, during lunch, holidays, and sickness absences
7. Photocopy and scan documents
8. Undertake regular training as identified by the appraisal process
9. Assist in the preparation of bundles
10. Prepare interim bills
11. Assist in legal aid applications
12. Manage diaries
13. Perform any other duties as required by the business

Skills and attributes:

You should be a good communicator, as you will interact with staff and the public. Good organisational skills are also beneficial.

Personal qualities:

• A pleasant telephone manner
• A friendly attitude
• A reliable nature
• Well presented

Desired qualifications:

Maths and English GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent)