Business Administration Apprentice
THORNES LEGAL LTD · South Staffordshire
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We are a professional, but friendly, customer focused law firm based in Lich Gates, in the heart of Wolverhampton City Centre and also offices in Wombourne. We provide specialist legal help and support on divorce and family matters, residential conveyancing and wills and probate. We take our responsibilities as a local employer very seriously and appreciate the importance of a fair and supportive work environment whilst enabling our team to have fun at work. In return we seek to recruit and retain individuals with a passion for exceptional client services with everyone playing their part in ensuring our client’s needs are met with professionalism, integrity and sensitivity. Our local community is also very important to us and we enthusiastically support business development initiatives, local charities and organisations and are actively involved in the Law Society
Monday- Thursday, 9am-5pm Friday, 9am-5pm 35 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Positive attitude, Willingness to learn, Be practical, resilient and confident when communicating with a diverse range of clients, colleagues and external contacts., Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times, recognising the sensitive nature of legal documents and client information., Demonstrate a positive, supportive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork., Have good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities., Be flexible and adaptable, responding positively to changing business needs., Show enthusiasm, motivation and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service., Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail when completing administrative and accounts-related tasks., Have a genuine interest in developing skills and knowledge in business administration and accounts., Be able to use their own initiative, work independently and manage their time effectively., Have basic IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word and develop confidence using other office systems. Audio typing skills would be advantageous., Show an interest in working within a professional, customer-facing environment., Maintain a smart, professional appearance and present themselves appropriately when dealing with clients and visitorsRequirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
The successful apprentice will be expected to demonstrate the following:
- Be practical, resilient and confident when communicating with a diverse range of clients, colleagues and external contacts.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times, recognising the sensitive nature of legal documents and client information.
- Demonstrate a positive, supportive and enthusiastic approach to teamwork.
- Have good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
- Be flexible and adaptable, responding positively to changing business needs.
- Show enthusiasm, motivation and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail when completing administrative and accounts-related tasks.
- Have a genuine interest in developing skills and knowledge in business administration and accounts.
- Be able to use their own initiative, work independently and manage their time effectively.
- Have basic IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word and develop confidence using other office systems. Audio typing skills would be advantageous.
- Show an interest in working within a professional, customer-facing environment.
- Maintain a smart, professional appearance and present themselves appropriately when dealing with clients and visitors
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be a full-time position available
- Beyond that, progression is dependent upon business needs, performance and suitability of the apprentice and interest in an ongoing career within the firm
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.































