Administration Apprentice - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

Working as part of the secretarial team based within our London office in an administrative role, you will gain an understanding of the variety of tasks that are undertaken to support your colleagues in the secretarial team, and fee earners and partners across the practice group.

We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow their knowledge and confidence whilst gaining an understanding of the numerous administrative tasks that are carried out in the team. With the support and mentoring of colleagues, you will develop your skills within the workplace with a view to progress your career within the secretarial team.

This role is 5 days a week in the office as all tasks undertaken in this role are purely office based.

To support your ongoing learning and development, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship which is supported by our external training provider. We have created this opportunity for individuals who:

Have completed school education and would prefer to start their career Would like to leave College earlier than planned to start their career yet must remain in education to undertake a qualification

Our newly created Administrator Apprenticeship Contract will give you the opportunity of gaining valuable on-the-job learning along with structured learning with a competitive salary. It is for a fixed period of 18 months.

As an equal-opportunities employer, following that period you may be eligible to apply for other roles advertised in the business.

During your apprenticeship you will become fully conversant in a variety of tasks which the wider team undertake.

These tasks include but are not limited to:

Scanning documents and filing them electronically, and in hard copy, for the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner Printing and photocopying documents as and when required by the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner A wide variety of general miscellaneous administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, matter closing, deeds scheduling, scanning of invoices and correspondence, creation of hard copy folders/files and maintenance of team library Delivery and collection of items from other Practice Groups or support departments Providing ad hoc support as required and undertaking tasks specific to your practice group area

About you: 
As a member of the team, you will be supported and mentored by experienced and knowledgeable colleagues.

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate:

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Ability to prioritise own workload with direction as required Ability to keep calm under pressure Good team player A "can-do" and flexible attitude Excellent attention to detail Good working knowledge of Outlook and Word

Training:
You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 qualification and will be training virtually with a tutor provided by our training provider, Damar You may need to take Functional Skills English and maths without GCSE or equivalent You will have a half day each week in one block, with the remaining off-the-job hours spread over the rest of your working week as agreed with your supervisor You will also have a CMS mentor, along with a network of current apprentices to support your learning journey

Training Outcome:

Once qualified you will be able to apply to roles within CMS, which may include a Team Secretary, progressing to a PA role when more experienced.

Employer Description:
CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 80 offices in 50 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it. CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent. We work hard to be a truly client-focused law firm. That means not just understanding the unique challenges of every market sector, but also providing a service that’s tailored to the needs of each client. Our partners are hands-on and work hard to get closer to clients with everything from joint training initiatives and advice surgeries to visits and social events. What’s more, our teams have the ideal balance of personality and industry expertise to suit the varied needs of our clients.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with 1 hour for lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,A good team player,A "can-do" & flexbile attitude,Keep calm under pressure,Good Outlook & Word knowledge