Apprentice Administration Assistant - Children

Ringrose Law; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Peterborough is seeking an Apprentice to provide administrative support to the Children Team. This full-time role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with responsibilities including managing files and supporting fee earners. Candidates should have Maths and English GCSEs. The position also includes studying for an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (Legal).

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to interact with staff and public.
• Organizational skills to manage administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and typing support to the Children Department.
• Manage telephone messages and appointments.
• Open and close files for cases.
• Archive original documents.
• Support fee earners in the department.
• Assist with office coverage during breaks.

Skills

Good communication

Good organisational skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE A*-C (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Overview

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

Activities

• Provide administrative and typing support to the Children Department
• Taking telephone messages and or making appointments
• Opening and Closing Files
• Archiving Original Documents
• Supporting Fee Earners in the Department
• Providing support to the main office including main reception and post dispatch to cover lunch times, holidays and sickness as and when required.
• Undertaking photocopying and scanning of documents
• To undertake regular training as identified by the appraisal process
• Assisting in the preparation of bundles;
• Preparing interim bills;
• Assisting in the applications for legal aid;
• Assisting in diary management.
• To assist with any other duties as required by the business

Skills and attributes

You must be a good communicator as you’ll be dealing with the other staff members and members of the public. Good organisational skills would also be beneficial

Personal qualities

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

Desired qualifications

Maths and English GCSE A*-C (or equivalent)