Legal Administration Apprenticeship

The role will involve a wide range of administrative and legal secretarial duties, predominantly supporting our Conveyancing and Wills & Probate teams, including:

• Providing administrative and secretarial support


• Preparing, formatting and typing letters, emails, legal documents and other correspondence


• Opening, maintaining and organising client files


• Filing and maintaining electronic and paper records


• Answering telephone calls and taking accurate messages


• Dealing with routine enquiries from clients, solicitors, estate agents and other contacts


• Assisting with arranging appointments, meetings and diary management


• Assisting with the preparation of documents and correspondence relating to conveyancing and Wills & Probate matters


• Assisting with the administration of property transactions, including maintaining records and communicating with relevant parties


• Assisting with the administration of Wills, Probate and estate matters


• Photocopying, scanning, printing and document management


• Processing incoming and outgoing post and emails


• Assisting with the organisation and maintenance of case files


• Assisting with the general running of the office


• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive client information appropriately


• Developing an understanding of legal terminology, procedures and professional standards


• Undertaking other reasonable administrative duties as required

As the apprentice develops their knowledge, skills and confidence, they will be given the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities and become increasingly involved in supporting the legal team.