Administration Assistant Apprentice (Level 2)

NEW SOUTH LAW LIMTED; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Employer pension scheme

Training and development

Job summary

New South Law Limited is seeking an Administrator Assistant Apprentice to join our Sussex-based team. You will develop valuable office skills, support solicitors, and learn through hands-on practice.

This role offers Mon-Fri working hours with training provided by DAMAR LIMITED, enabling progression in the legal admin field.

Qualifications

• GCSEs with English and maths (5 grades 9-4 / A*-C)
• Strong organisational and IT skills
• Good attention to detail and ability to work in a team

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to solicitors and office staff
• Answer telephone calls and greet clients professionally
• File and maintain electronic and paper records securely
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars
• Assist with financial administration
• Help prepare case files and organise documents
• Data entry using law firm software
• Support general office tasks including ordering supplies and facilities management

Skills

Communication

IT

Attention to detail

Organisation

Team work

Education

GCSEs including English and maths

Tools

Law firm software

Job description

Introduction

Are you organised, friendly, and looking for a career in the legal sector? Join the New South Law team an Administrator Assistant Apprentice! You'll develop valuable office skills, work with interesting clients, colleagues and grow with our supportive team.

About the Employer

New South Law is a modern, tech enabled law firm based in Sussex but covering the whole of the UK, with a team of 20. The firm maintains a nationwide presence with additional offices in Birmingham and Bristol, and is recognised for its work in dispute resolution, human rights law, medical negligence claims, and commercial litigation, having been featured in major publications including The Guardian, Daily Mail, The Telegraph, and the BBC.

What You'll Do

• Providing general administrative support to solicitors, lawyers and office staff
• Managing telephone reception and greeting clients in a professional manner
• Filing and maintaining electronic and paper records in a secure, confidential manner
• Scheduling appointments and managing calendars
• Supporting financial administration
• Assisting with case file preparation and document organisation
• Data entry using specialist law firm software
• Supporting the team with general office tasks including ordering supplies and managing facilities

Company Benefits

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Free professional training and development

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship provides a valuable foundation for acareer in the legal profession. On completion, you could progress to moresenior administrative roles, specialise in a particular area of law, or pursuefurther qualifications in paralegal work. New South Law Limited value their staff and are committedto developing talent internally. Several of the current team members started asapprentices and have progressed to supervisory and specialist positions.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 5 x including English and maths - 9-4/A*-C or above

Course Information

Course: Administration assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: DAMAR LIMITED