Apprentice Administrator - London 18 month fixed term contract

cmno; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working policy

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

CMS is offering an Apprenticeship in Business Administration (with Legal) Level 3 for an administrative team member. The role is based in the office, five days a week, with on-the-job learning and structured training provided by an external provider over 18 months.

The successful candidate will be supported and mentored while gaining experience across practice groups, secretarial tasks, and clerical duties.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 6 or above.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Ability to prioritise own workload with direction as required.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Good team player.
• A "can-do" and flexible attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Scanning documents and filing them electronically and in hard copy, for the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner.
• Printing and photocopying documents as and when required by the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner.
• A wide variety of general miscellaneous administrative tasks to include matter closing, deeds scheduling, scanning invoices and correspondence, creation of hard copy folders/files and maintenance of team library.
• Delivery and collection of items from other Practice Groups or support departments.
• Providing ad hoc support as required and undertaking tasks specific to your practice group area.

Skills

GCSEs including Maths & English

Effective communication

Prioritisation

Resilience under pressure

Team player

Can-do attitude

Attention to detail

Outlook & Word proficiency

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

Apprenticeships form an integral role within our secretarial team, and we have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to continue their education whilst earning a competitive salary.

As an administrative team member working across various practice groups within the firm, you will gain an understanding of the variety of tasks that are undertaken to support your colleagues in the secretarial team, as well as fee earners and partners in the wider practice group. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow their knowledge and confidence whilst gaining an understanding of the numerous administrative tasks that are carried out in the team. With the support and mentoring of colleagues, you will develop your skills within the workplace with a view to progressing your career within the secretarial team. This role is 5 days a week in the office as all tasks undertaken in this role are purely office based.

To support your ongoing learning and development, you will undertake the Business Administrator (with Legal) Level 3 Apprenticeship which is supported by our external training provider. We have created this opportunity for individuals who:

• have completed school education and would prefer to start their career
• would like to leave College earlier than planned to start their career yet must remain in education to undertake a qualification

Our newly created Administrator Apprenticeship Contract will give you the opportunity of gaining valuable on-the-job learning along with structured learning with a competitive salary. It is for a fixed period of 18 months. As an equal opportunities employer, following that period you may be eligible to apply for other roles advertised in the business.

During your apprenticeship you will become fully conversant in a variety of tasks which the wider team undertake. These tasks include but are not limited to:

• scanning documents and filing them electronically and in hard copy, for the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner
• printing and photocopying documents as and when required by the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner
• a wide variety of general miscellaneous administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, matter closing, deeds scheduling, scanning of invoices and correspondence, creation of hard copy folders/files and maintenance of team library
• delivery and collection of items from other Practice Groups or support departments
• providing ad hoc support as required and undertaking tasks specific to your practice group area

About You

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. As a member of the team, you will be supported and mentored by experienced and knowledgeable colleagues. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

• 5 GCSE's including grade 6 or above in Maths and English [or equivalent].
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to prioritise own workload with direction as required
• Ability to keep calm under pressure
• Good team player
• A "can-do" and flexible attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Outlook and Word

Please ensure you list your GCSE results in your CV. This is a secretarial role and not a route to becoming a trainee lawyer. For trainee lawyer opportunities, please visit : CMS Emerging Talent - Be the future of law

What's in it for you?

We want to reward you today and help you plan for tomorrow. We appreciate that everyone is different, therefore we have designed a benefits system that offers choice and flexibility based on individual needs and lifestyles. To name a few, these include:

• Competitive basic salary (reviewed annually)
• Flexible, hybrid working policy
• Generous bonus scheme
• Up to 25 days holiday (rising to 28 days with service)
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced parental leave
• Reasonable adjustments and accommodation for disabled talent in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

In order to read more information regarding our range of benefits, please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.