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An opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice

• An excellent opportunity to start a career, complete an apprenticeship and progress within an independent law practice. General duties may include making and receiving telephone calls, preparing precise attendance notes, and filing, etc.
• Being a small firm the candidate will gain valuable on hands experience and being so small there will be progression opportunities, the candidate would have the opportunity to progress and become a fee earner.

Future Prospects

• Yes there is a strong possibility
• £18000
• Yes there are promotion options to become a paralegal

The Law Practice

• Law firm specialising in civil litigation
• A small office with a busy and friendly environment

Your role

• 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

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

Training to be provided

• Level 3 in Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard

Course Content:

• Utilising IT programs and software
• Decision making
• Managing a quality service
• Project management
• Understanding the organisation and stakeholders
• Relevant regulations and policies
• Business fundamentals
• Professionalism and performance management
• Functional skills if needed

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. The vacancy requires candidates that have left school, college or university as they need to be available immediately. Please consider if the business is a viable commute

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.

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: £170.00-£190.00 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• 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 Farnworth, Bolton and how long would it take to travel

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/08/2023
Expected start date: 14/08/2023