Legal Administrator Apprentice

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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>About the role</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(37, 40, 42); text-decoration: rgb(37, 40, 42)\"><span>The role of the Legal Administrator Apprentice is to provide efficient and effective support services to all the fee earners in our <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Private Client</span> Team. </span></span><span><span>This role is key to ensuring a smooth running of all administrative processes across the legal teams, enabling our Solicitors to deliver an excellent client service.</span></span><span> <br></span><br></p>\n<p><span>This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised legal qualification. You will learn from experienced professionals, develop practical skills and earn while you learn - without the need for a traditional law degree. </span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>Please note: This role is a full-time position for the duration of the apprenticeship program - 18 months.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em> Applicants who hold a law degree or a higher legal qualification are not eligible for this position. </em></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Key responsibilities</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Provide administrative support to Paralegals and Solicitors across all service lines.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Update the case-management system with file allocations, diary </span><span>records</span><span> and general activity to ensure </span><span>accurate</span><span> recording of activity and allow progress tracking. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ensure compliance with legal procedures and confidentiality requirements.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>General office duties including managing incoming and outgoing mail, printing and binding various documents and </span><span>maintaining</span><span> stationery.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Carry out client onboarding, including Anti-Money Laundering checks</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Assist</span><span> with file and matter opening, </span><span>closing</span><span> and archiving</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Ensure </span><span>accurate</span><span> records management and document control </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain the required Service Level Agreement on the workload turnaround </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Maintain the accuracy of the client's KYC record, via the firm’s systems and processes. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Handle correspondence, records management, document </span><span>retention</span><span> and archiving.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>What success looks like</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Well-organised and high-quality administrative work consistently completed with minimal errors and meeting deadlines.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Legal documents are produced and formatted in line with the relevant professional standards</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Proactive and effective support is provided to fee earners across the legal teams in </span><span>a timely</span><span> and responsive manner.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Our ideal person</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Essential criteria</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience of working in a legal environment, ideally in an administrative or </span><span>assisting</span><span> capacity</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Good working knowledge of legal services, </span><span>rules</span><span> and regulations</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Good communication</span><span> skills  </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Proficient in MS Office (notably Excel, </span><span>Word</span><span> and Outlook) </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Exceptional organisational skills with </span><span>high levels</span><span> of attention to detail. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>The ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>To be able to manage own workloads and use own initiative. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Excellent interpersonal skills and client care skills. </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Desirable criteria</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience in using a Claims/Case Management system </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Experience in using Client Management Systems (i.e. Peppermint) </span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Benefits</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>30 days holiday plus public holidays</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>3 days of celebratory leave (to be used for your birthday, wellbeing, volunteering, or other celebratory events important to you)</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Private medical insurance, 24/7 digital GP and health advice</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Employee </span><span>assistance</span><span> programme providing support for your mental and physical health</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Group pension scheme</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Life assurance scheme</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Eyecare vouchers</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span>Family leave</span></span><span> </span></li>\n<li><span><span>Referral scheme</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span><em>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.</em><em> </em></span><span> </span></p>",
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