Apprentice Administration Assistant

Duties include:

Receiving and directing telephone calls Taking, recording and relaying messages to relevant persons Liaising with other staff and clients Making appointments when required Reception duties Incoming and outgoing mail– Collecting, receiving and posting Photocopying/scanning documents Filing, archiving and other clerical duties Updating the database Data entry and Audio typing Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed Any other duties which, from time to time, are required by the firm

All the employees of the firm have the duty to:

Work within the scope of the Equal Opportunities Policy at all times Work in accordance with the standard principles set out in the Employee Handbook Take due care of their own Health and Safety and that of others in the working environment

Training:
Level 3 Business Administration at Stockton Riverside College Functional skills maths & English, if required

Training Outcome:
An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
VCW Law is one of the leading firms of solicitors in the North East. We specialise in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family and Children law. We have an excellent reputation in the Teesside and surrounding area. The firm holds an independently assessed Standard Quality Mark and the Law Society Accreditation assures a high quality of expertise. Our offices are centrally located in Stockton-On- Tees and our highly experienced Partners are supported by an in house Barrister, Solicitor Advocates, Associate Solicitors and Accredited Police Station Representatives. All our criminal solicitors are members of the Duty Solicitor scheme and hold Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation. Our Family Solicitors hold Law Society Children Law Accreditation.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm with 1hr 15 min. lunch break. 33 hours and 45 minutes per week.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Data Entry Skills,Confidentiality,Thoroughness,Enthusiastic,Time management,Able to follow instructions