As an apprentice, you will work with experienced team members, get hands-on experience, and gain new skills.
Duties will include:
Prepare correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing
Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the office manual
Prepare mail and emails with enclosures for dispatch
Arrange for all copying to be done, in person if the Office Assistant is not available to undertake the task
Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up-to-date diary as directed
Prepare the conference room for meetings as necessary and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of the meeting
Provide refreshments when asked to do so
Provide support to other secretaries and / or fee earners as required
Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the company’s standards for client care
Undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development
Ensure the confidentiality of all the company’s and client's documentation and information
To carry out such further tasks and overtime work as may be reasonably required from time to time at such offices of the company as may be required from time to time
To be aware of and bound by the specific company policies on e-commerce (internet and email policies), social media and data protection
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 6 of your weekly working hours will be spent training or studying/completing assignments etc.Training Outcome:We hope the successful candidate may be offered full-time employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship, subject to a permanent position being available to offer.Employer Description:Thorpe & Co is a local and friendly solicitors firm with offices in Scarborough, Filey and Whitby serving the communities on the North Yorkshire coast.
We offer a client focused approach whatever your legal issue.
You can be assured of a great service from our team. We have been accredited with the Lexcel Practice Management award following an independent audit by the Law Society. This standard is only awarded to solicitors who can demonstrate the highest management and customer care standards.
Dedicated to providing the best service to you, our team are also members of the following specialist law panels:
Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Children PanelWorking Hours :Monday - Friday Start 09:00AM - Finish: 5:00PM each day. 1-hour for lunch each day.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Numeracy skills....Read more...
