Job description

LEGAL SUPPORT APPRENTICE BARRISTERS CHAMBERS

• An excellent opportunity to start a career, complete an apprenticeship and progress within a Barristers Chambers. General duties may include making and receiving telephone calls, preparing precise attendance notes, and filing, etc.

Future Prospects

• Yes there would be a full time position available if the individual had impressed during their apprenticeship.
• Starting salary approx. £20,000 gross per annum
• Yes – potential for progression

The Chambers

• We are one of the largest barrister chambers in the country with over 180 barristers covering all aspects of legal practice.

The Position

A fantastic career opportunity to join one of the biggest and busiest barristers chambers in the country. The role is challenging and fulfilling and has real potential for progression. Its criminal team has a national reputation for prosecuting and defending for all kinds of cases from murder to burglary. PSQB is a fantastic and supportive place to start your career.

• Provide invaluable admin support.
• Access to lots of email mailboxes to check case and court listings.
• Uploading papers and booking in cases.
• Chasing case papers and scheduling case meeting.
• In time - taking telephone calls speaking to clients and our barristers
• Role to include but not be limited to:
• Dealing with phone queries
• Reception duties
• Purchasing
• Filing
• Scanning
• Data input
• General administrative duties
• Answering phones
• Using office equipment
• Sending e mails
• Using our file management software
• Keyboard skills
• Listing and speaking skills
• Working to deadlines
• Team working

IMPORTANT

• Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.
• An Apprenticeship requires candidates that have left school, college or university
• Please consider if the business is a viable commutel(unfortunately we are unable to consider applications where there will be a need to re-locate)
• The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate's suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.

Desired skills

4-9 grades English and maths GCSE's

• Confident with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage reception in conjunction with other administration duties
• Good attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of ICT packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to demonstrate or gain a clear understanding of the firm’s in-house systems where training will be given
• Excellent presentation, organisation and timekeeping skills
• Awareness of confidentiality and safeguarding
• The ability to use own initiative, be able to work individually as well as part of a team
• Must be well-presented with a clear, pleasant telephone manner
• Good organisational skills
• Good client care skills

Personal qualities

• Well presented and polite
• Ability to take the initiative
• Confident at dealing with people at all levels
• Reliable and adaptable
• Willingness to take on challenges and to push oneself further
• Motivated and keen to learn new skills

You will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.

• This Apprenticeship will involve off the job training.
• You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
• You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role.
• The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 18 months.
• This course has multiple start dates throughout the year

Apprenticeship information

Business Administration | Gateway Website (gatewaytrainingconsortium.co.uk)

Things to consider

• Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute
• Please have a CV prepared on a word document
• An Apprenticeship and employer requires any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying.
• The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidates suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
• Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education.
• PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE EMPLOYER DIRECTLY
• The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close prior to the dates advertised. How far do you live from the business and please detail how long it will take to travel?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £17,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Thank you for your interest in this Apprenticeship. We are unable to consider applications that have not answered the following questions

When did you complete your GCSE’s

• Do you hold GCSE certificates for English and maths grades 4-9
• Are you currently attending School, College or University(candidates in education are not eligible to start an Apprenticeship)
• Do you live within a quick and easy commute of the Leeds postcode LS1 and how long would it take to travell(unfortunately we are unable to consider applications where there will be a need to re-locate)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 30/01/2023
Expected start date: 06/02/2023