Legal Administrator Apprentice - £8.50/hour (Apprenticeship)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Manchester is looking for a Business Administrator Apprentice to provide essential administrative support. Responsibilities include handling documents, managing communications, and assisting solicitors. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 GCSEs including mathematics and English. This position offers excellent development opportunities, potentially leading to roles like Paralegal Assistant.

Benefits

Monthly confidential counselling session

Complimentary drinks and snacks

Monthly team lunch

Discounted gym membership

Company pension scheme

Clear opportunities for progression

Responsibilities

• Handle general administrative duties including filing and scanning documents.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, emails, and phone calls efficiently.
• Maintain and update client records on the case management system.
• Assist solicitors with preparing legal documents.
• Schedule appointments and manage calendars.
• Liaise with clients and third parties professionally.
• Ensure sensitive information is handled confidentially.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactivity

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

5 x GCSE including maths and English at grade A*C/9-4 or above

Job description

The purpose of the role is to provide essential administrative support
to the Operations team, facilitating seamless workflow across departments and
contributing to the efficient functioning of the business.
Main Responsibilities:


Handle
general administrative duties including filing, photocopying, and scanning
documents
Manage
incoming and outgoing post, emails, and phone calls efficiently
Maintain
and update client records on the case management system
Assist
solicitors with preparing legal documents and correspondence
Schedule
appointments and manage calendars for fee earners
Liaise
with clients and third parties in a professional and courteous manner
Ensure
sensitive information is handled with confidentiality and accuracy

Company Benefits:


Monthly
confidential counselling session (free of charge)
Complimentary
drinks and snacks available in the office
Monthly
team lunch delivered to the office
Discounted
gym membership (just 2 minutes from the office)
Company
pension scheme
Excellent
city centre location with great transport links
Friendly,
supportive, and professional work environment
Clear opportunities for progression
and personal development


















Training
Business Administrator Level 3 standard with Legal Pathway:



Qualifications required
A minimum of 5 x GCSE including maths and English at grade A*C/9-4 or above


Skills required

Highly
Organised – Able to manage competing tasks and deadlines without losing
attention to detail.
Strong
Communicator – Clear, polite, and confident when dealing with clients and
colleagues both in person and over the phone.
Proactive
and Resourceful – Takes initiative, solves problems independently, and actively
looks for ways to support the team.
Team-Oriented
– Works collaboratively and contributes positively to team culture.
Eager
to Learn – Open to training, feedback, and development opportunities as the
role grows.


Prospects
This
role offers excellent development opportunities for the right candidate.
Progression may include a Paralegal Apprenticeship, promotion to a Legal
Assistant role, or further advancement within the firm’s legal team. FDM Solicitors are committed to supporting
long-term legal career growth through ongoing training, mentoring, and internal
promotion.


Qualification / Standard : ST0070 Business administrator
Duration 16 months