Apprentice Legal Secretary

The apprentice will initially work in a role supporting the senior secretaries.

They will learn the fundamentals of business documentation and communication, presentation of documents, photocopying individual documents and bundles, scanning to attach or store, mailroom - assembly and franking - incoming and outgoing collection of work round the office. Developing to learn the use of our back office client management system - setting up new matters, conducting online security checks and collating ID documentation. Printing reports for staff members. Will be given the opportunity to use audio typing and prepare basic transcription and learn the processes that underpin a busy legal office.

Training:
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration, QCF. Functional Skills Level 2 maths and English can be obtained on the course if you dont already hold these qualifications.

Training Outcome:

The opportunities in the world of business are endless. Many apprentices start in business administration, customer service or accountancy, which are great stepping stones into lots of exciting careers. You can go on to specialise in a particular field and into management. You will find people who started in administration working in all professional areas and at all levels. If you are good at IT and enjoy working with others, then a Business Apprenticeship could give your career a great start.

Employer Description:
Smith Sutcliffe ensure that all the staff that deal directly with your matters are experienced and professionally qualified in the specific areas of Law that they practice. The Partners have overall supervision of every case and each new matter is allocated to a member of staff with the appropriate level of experience.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative