Summary
Start your professional career with a well-established Bristol law firm and gain valuable business skills while earning and learning.We are looking for a motivated, punctual and enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Office Administrator Apprentice. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with computers, is organised and good with time management.
What you will do at work
You will work closely with experienced colleagues across the firm, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office and assisting the conveyancing department with a range of administrative tasks. This role will help you develop valuable skills in administration, communication, organisation, customer service and legal support, providing a strong foundation for a future career within the legal sector or business administration.
Main responsibilities include:
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Managing incoming and outgoing post, DX deliveries, courier items and legal documents
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Scanning, uploading, renaming and distributing documents to the relevant departments and fee earners
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Preparing, processing and recording outgoing mail, including special and recorded deliveries
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Providing photocopying, printing, scanning and document preparation support to colleagues across the firm
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Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems
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Assisting with the organisation, archiving and retrieval of client files and records
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Supporting the conveyancing team with a range of administrative tasks
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Preparing client quotations and assisting with conveyancing documentation
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Completing administrative forms, records and post-completion tasks
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Filing correspondence, emails and legal documents accurately
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Assisting with data entry and updating internal systems
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Monitoring and replenishing office supplies, stationery and office equipment where required
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Answering telephone calls and assisting with reception duties when needed
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Supporting colleagues with general office administration and ad-hoc tasks
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Maintaining high levels of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism when handling client information
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Building strong organisational, communication and administrative skills within a professional legal environment
Training
Next Level will work closely with you to complete your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. Next Level can hire apprentices at any time and hold regular workshops for those on the course. These workshops occur once every 2 weeks online via Teams. You will get specific 1-2-1 tutoring and regular reviews between your tutor, manager, and yourself, to ensure you are meeting deadlines and staying on top of your work.
If required, we can also provide Functional Skills in maths and English throughout your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive a Level 3 City and Guilds apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths (Level 4) – desired
- GCSE English (Level 4) – desired
About this employer
Humphreys & Co Solicitors is a Bristol-based law firm providing a range of legal services, including residential conveyancing. The firm supports clients with property transactions and other legal matters and operates from its office in Bristol city centre.
After this apprenticeship
What We Offer
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A fully funded Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
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Support and training from experienced professionals
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Real workplace experience within a respected Bristol law firm
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A professional city-centre working environment
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Opportunities to develop highly transferable business skills
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Potential future career opportunities within administration and legal support