Please consider before application
- Please note this Apprenticeship is a Level 3 qualification
- Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.
- The vacancy requires candidates that have left school, college or university, as they need to be available immediately. Please do not apply if you are still education.
- We will only consider applications where the business is a viable commute of 40 minutes or less
An opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice
A fantastic opportunity to begin your career in the legal sector, gaining hands-on experience in a professional law firm while working toward a nationally recognised qualification.
Future Prospects
- A full-time permanent position may be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
The Company
- We are a well-established law firm offering a range of legal services to individuals and businesses across South East Kent. We have offices in Gravesend, Chatham, Maidstone, Tonbridge and Tenterden. Our services include family law, property, employment law, wills & probate, and dispute resolution. We pride ourselves on providing professional and compassionate support tailored to our clients' needs.
Your Role
- Answering and directing incoming calls
- Greeting clients and visitors in a professional manner
Admin:
- Scanning, photocopying, and filing legal documents
- Preparing and sending letters and emails
- Booking meeting rooms and managing diaries
- Maintaining accurate client records and databases
- Handling incoming and outgoing post
- Assisting with legal form preparation and document bundling
- Supporting solicitors and paralegals with general administrative tasks
- Learning and using case management systems (training provided)
- Ensuring confidentiality and professionalism at all times
- Providing typing support to all departments when required
Personal qualities
- Positive attitude
- Motivated
- Team player
Desired qualifications
- Local commute essential
- Apprentices are required to have GCSE grades A*-C/9-4 in maths & English
Training to be provided
- Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
This Apprenticeship will involve:
- Off the job training
- You will also develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours
- You need to have an employer to support your Apprenticeship and be employed in a relevant job role
- The typical length of this Apprenticeship course is 18 months
- This course has multiple start dates throughout the year
IMPORTANT
- Please note before application that an Apprenticeship is not suitable for candidates looking for part-time work, or work experience during a gap year.
- An Apprenticeship requires candidates that have left school, college or university
- Please consider if the business is a viable commutel(unfortunately we are unable to consider applications where there will be a need to re-locate)
- The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate's suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
- Please check the required starting date of the vacancy
Things to consider
- The employer questions are important so that we have an understanding of a candidate's suitability for the role. Unfortunately, applications that have not answered the employer questions will not be considered.
- Please check prior to application that the business is a viable affordable commute
- Please have a CV prepared on a word document
- An Apprenticeship and employer requires that any potential candidate to be dedicated, please consider this before applying
- Vacancy is for an immediate start, please consider this if you are still in education.
- Please do not contact the employer directly
- The closure dates are for a guideline only and the vacancy may close
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £15,600.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you hold GCSE certificates in English and maths grades 4-9
- To be eligible to start an Apprenticeship you would need to have finished education. When did you leave education?
- Do you have a short commute? How many miles do you live from Maidstone and how long would it take to travel?
Please only apply if your commute is less than an hour
- Would you have a commute of less than 40 minutes
Work Location: In person
