Job Title: Receptionist & Administrative Assistant Apprentice

Apprenticeship: Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Location: Chichester

Salary: £8.00 – £12.71 per hour (Depending on age)

Hours: Full-time (Minimum 30 hours per week)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and professional law firm as a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant Apprentice.

You will become the first point of contact for clients while supporting solicitors and the wider team with a variety of administrative duties. This role is ideal for someone looking to begin a career within a legal office environment whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

Benefits

• Work within a supportive and professional law firm
• Gain valuable experience in a legal office environment
• Learn from experienced solicitors and administrative professionals
• Develop excellent customer service and administration skills
• Opportunity for long-term career progression within the legal sector

Requirements

• Friendly, professional and polite manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable, punctual and organised
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths are desirable
• Previous customer service, retail, hospitality or office experience is advantageous
• An interest in law and legal services would be beneficial

Responsibilities for an Apprentice

• Welcome clients and visitors to the office
• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls professionally
• Manage appointments and meeting room bookings
• Open, scan, file and distribute incoming post and emails
• Prepare, print, copy and organise legal documents
• Maintain accurate client records and filing systems
• Support solicitors and administrative staff with day-to-day office duties
• Archive files in accordance with office procedures
• Order office supplies and maintain stationery stock
• Deliver excellent customer service while handling confidential information appropriately

Apprenticeship Information

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, typically completed over 18 months. This includes:

• Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
• A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
• Development of skills, knowledge and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
• Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
• Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2

Prospects

Once you have completed your apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to progress into a permanent role such as Receptionist, Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Office Administrator or another support position within the firm.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769 (Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm).