Legal Support Team Apprentice

About the role

Legal Support Admin Assistant ⚖️ | Level 3 Apprenticeship

Ready to kickstart your career in the legal world? 🚀 We're on the hunt for a motivated individual to join our Legal Support Team as an Admin Assistant. This entry-level role is your golden ticket to hands-on experience in a thriving legal services firm, complete with a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship and support from seasoned mentors. 🧑‍🏫

What you'll be doing:

• Reception Rockstar 🌟: Be the welcoming face (and voice!) of our firm. Handle in-person, phone, and email inquiries like a pro, take messages, and make sure clients and visitors feel right at home. You'll also manage all incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and courier services. ✉️📦
• Client Onboarding Champion ✨: Guide new clients through the onboarding process smoothly. This includes issuing, collecting, and verifying important documents, preparing and sending engagement letters, and supporting crucial KYC (Know Your Client) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) checks. Keeping client records up-to-date will be key! 📝
• Admin Ace 🗂️: Dive into essential administrative tasks like filing, photocopying, scanning, and document management. You'll handle daily post, scan it into our system, assist with scheduling meetings and booking rooms, and even raise invoices for client cases. 📄
• Growth & Development 🌱: Benefit from ongoing supervision and support from mentors and team leaders. You'll be working towards your Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration, gaining invaluable exposure to legal systems, procedures, and professional standards. Plus, explore exciting role and career progression opportunities! 📈

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a sharp eye for detail. 👀
• Is eager to take ownership of their work and always strives to do an excellent job. ✅
• Ideally has some previous administrative experience (but we're willing to train the right person!).
• Is genuinely passionate about law. 💡

Training: Day-release training will be provided at Burnley College. 📚

Join us and build a solid foundation for your future in law! 🚀

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including document management.
• Act as the first point of contact for clients, managing reception duties and communications.
• Support client onboarding processes, including documentation and compliance checks.
• Maintain and update client records and firm systems accurately.
• Assist with financial administration, including raising client invoices.

Skills