Business Administration Apprentice - Kew Law Solicitors

Futures Job Shop 002; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law firm in the UK is seeking a Business Administration Apprentice to assist with the day-to-day running of reception and perform various administrative duties. The role offers a competitive salary of £14,722.50 in the first year, with potential for increase based on age. Apprentices will receive on-the-job training and may have the opportunity for a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual needed.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to office administration.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and provide refreshments.
• Handle incoming telephone calls and log actions taken.
• Type letters and produce other legal documents.
• Open new files and monitor office stationery levels.

Skills

Customer care skills

Initiative

Education

Relevant qualifications and industry experience

Job description

Business Administration Apprentice - Kew Law Solicitors

Overview

Kew Law LLP is a firm of Solicitors with 8 offices based throughout Essex. The firm practices in many areas of Law. The people reflect a company’s ethics and principles and strive to go the extra mile for clients. They offer a wide range of professional, responsive, and competitively priced services.

Position

Kew Law LLP is looking to recruit a Business and Administration Apprentice to assist in the day-to-day running of reception and to undertake general administration duties. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome new and existing clients to the office and provide refreshments if necessary.
• Handle incoming telephone calls from a variety of people (new clients, existing clients, estate agents, other solicitors, etc.).
• Assist where possible (no legal advice given) and transfer calls or take messages as appropriate.
• Keep a log of each phone call received and the action taken.
• Receive emails and forward to the relevant person in a timely fashion (no direct replies unless instructed).
• Provide backup to two senior secretaries by typing letters and producing other legal documents as required.
• Open new files on Case Manager and create hard copies when needed.
• Visit the bank daily to pay in cheques and cash on behalf of the firm.
• Monitor office stationery levels (at least weekly) and place orders as required.
• Receive all new stationery orders and store supplies promptly.

Training to be provided

Apprenticeships include time away from work for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• Training course: Business Administrator (level 3)

• Training schedule: Business Administrator Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard; Functional Skills in maths and English if required; blended on/off-the-job training; location to be confirmed; Level 3 Business Administration qualification upon successful completion.

Entry Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

• Customer care skills
• Initiative

Potential full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is 27/09/2025.

Salary: £14,722.50 for your first year, with potential increases depending on age.

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