Legal Administration Apprentice

Milton Keynes (although you will be required to attend our other office locations as and when required by your manager) / A full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (37.5 hours per week)

Team: Business Support Services - you will be required to provide administration support to all of our legal teams such as Corporate, Real Estate, Employment, Commercial Contracts, Dispute Resolution and EMW Living across all of our offices.

Reporting to: Karen Voller - Head of Operations

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Benefits:

  • 24 days holiday
  • 3% Employer Pension Contribution
  • BUPA Private Health
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Income Protection Scheme
  • Death in Service Benefits
  • Perkbox / Benefits Hub

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Effectively photocopying and scanning documents as and when required.
  • Effectively file documents electronically in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with colleagues and clients, when appropriate, providing clear and helpful communication.
  • Provide all relevant information to all teams efficiently and effectively.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software.
  • Assist with managing post requirements as part of a rota system, to include scanning all post to relevant
    electronic files.
  • Assist with reception coverage as part of a rota system as and when this is required. This will include
    assisting with reception cover at the Northampton office on an ad hoc basis.
  • Assist with ad hoc accounting and billing tasks ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Prepare documents as requested ensuring accuracy in line with the firm’s standardisation policy.
  • Ensure all records are meticulously maintained and up to date.
  • Assist with managing telephone calls professionally and directing enquiries as appropriate.
  • Key Skills:

    • Confidence and ability to communicate at senior levels.
    • A strong ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
    • Good academics and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a good rapport with all colleagues.
    • Good communication skills with the confidence to communicate at all levels.
    • Team player able to fit into a friendly and busy team.
    • Good organisational ability with a friendly and professional attitude, and able to multitask.
    • Ability to work unsupervised and ensuring confidentiality is always maintained.

     

    Essential:

    • A full clean driving license.
    • Good communication skills (written and oral).
    • Good IT skills such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.

     

    Desirable:

    • Experience within a similar role

     

    The firm is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to the implementation and maintenance of
    employment and recruitment practices which will ensure that no potential or current employee or trainee,
    is treated less favourably on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, race, religion, nationality,
    colour, pregnancy and maternity or any other aspects unrelated to their current and potential skills,
    aptitudes and abilities

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