Business Administration Apprentice - Rickards & Cleaver Solicitors, Alfreton
Business Administration Apprentice
Rickards & Cleaver Solicitors
100 King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7DD
Summary
All aspects of business administration such as reception, taking calls, dealing with email enquiries, document processing, social media and more. We are looking for a friendly and confident person to join our team and be fully supported to complete their apprenticeship. This apprenticeship will especially suit a candidate looking to commence a career in the legal industry.
Annual wage £13,741 – £22,222 dependant on age
Pay review after 6 months
Hours 35 hours per week
35 hours per week, 9am – 5pm with 1 hour lunch break
Duration
18 Months
Work
We are one of the oldest law firms in the UK and serve the community with a range of legal matters such as wills, probate, estate management and more. As part of your role, you will learn all aspects of business operations, including customer care, industry compliance, regulations and terminology.
What you’ll do at work
- Reception duties
- Covering telephone
- Email Enquiries
- Document processing
- Client greeting
- Emailing and posting documentation
- IT system management and implementation
- Social media account development
- Customer care
- Receiving all clients in a friendly and confident manner is a must along with keeping clients comfortable whilst waiting with drinks etc, as is the timely completion of tasks.
- Self-starting and initiative taking is key as would be an interest in the industry and subject area.
Where you’ll work
100 King Street, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 7DD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Your training course
Business Administration Apprenticeship
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Your training plan
Training will take place in the workplace alongside 6-weekly on-campus college activity days (college transport is available). You will also have regular workplace visits from your college instructor-mentor who will complete observations, and professional discussions and ensure you remain on track to achieve your qualification.
More training information
In addition to support with college assignments, you will receive training on each aspect of your role including;
- MS Systems
- Bespoke computer programmes
- Team working
- Industry compliance
- Industry regulations
- Industry terminology
- and more
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade 4 or above) essential
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation
- Reliable
- Customer care
- Problem-solving
- Administration
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- An interest in the industry
- Ability to learn from peers
- A desire to learn
- Being able to observe confidentiality is a must
Other requirements
Please consider how you will travel to work each day.
About this company
Rickards & Cleaver was established back in 1796, which makes us one of the oldest law firms in the UK. Throughout our two hundred year history,
we have provided excellent legal services to thousands of private clients and local businesses.
Our team of friendly, professional and highly experienced solicitors work closely with you to assist in dealing with whatever legal matters you may have.
With hundreds of reviews listed online by happy clients, you can be sure that your matter will be dealt with to the highest of standards.
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After this apprenticeship
We anticipate a permanent role on the successful completion of your apprenticeship, with the opportunity for progression within the organisation.
