Business Admin Apprentice

HEWITTS SOLICITORS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitts Solicitors in Darlington invites applications for a varied administrative apprenticeship within our multidisciplinary team. The role includes producing documentation, reception duties, liaising with clients and third parties, sending emails and answering telephones.

The training leads to a Business Administrator (level 3) apprenticeship, with Bishop Auckland College as the provider. Working week is Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, for 1 year 6 months with potential full-time employment on

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at level 2 or equivalent are essential.
• Strong communication and IT skills with attention to detail and organisation are required.

Responsibilities

• Producing documentation
• Reception work
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Sending emails
• Answering telephones

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Presentation skills

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Introduction

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our multidisciplinary team at our Darlington office.

You should have a hard working, professional attitude with the ability to manage tasks and prioritise your workload. Excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential.

About the Employer

Hewitts is one of the fastest growing multi-disciplinary solicitors in the North East. Our success is down to the quality of people we have working for us. We pride ourselves on our friendly team-oriented culture and are firmly committed to developing all of our staff through training with an emphasis on internal promotion.

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will be working within a team of other legal support staff and fee earners contributing to the day to day working and efficiency of the department. The role is a varied administrative role and will include tasks such as:

• Producing documentation
• Reception work
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Sending emails
• Answering telephones

Training Outcome

To be discussed at interview, possible full‑time employment. The experience working in Hewitts Solicitors will provide you with skills needed to become a varied and valuable administrator.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9-4 / A*-C / Level 2

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am–5pm with 1 hour for lunch.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: BISHOP AUCKLAND COLLEGE