Apprentice Administration Assistant - Children

Ringrose Law; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a full-time Apprentice to join their Children Team in Peterborough. This role involves providing essential administrative support, managing communications, and assisting with legal processes while studying for an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration. Ideal candidates will possess good communication and organisational skills, along with a pleasant demeanor.

Qualifications

• Good communicator for dealing with staff and public.
• Organisational skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and typing support to the Children Department.
• Take telephone messages and make appointments.
• Assist with diary management and preparation of bundles.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

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

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a full-time 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.

Activities:

Will include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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)