Due to internal progression, we have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice to join our team!

Our Wills and Probate Apprentice Administrator will receive training and will be expected to have a high degree of self-management and initiative to manage a varied workload.

Seven hours a week will be allocated for attending Loughborough College, and for homework. During the remainder of the week.

The successful candidate will provide the following: Main Responsibilities

• To deal with incoming telephone enquiries for the department Make appointments for the team Create new appointment packs

• Scan and distribute incoming post for the department (when the operations apprentice is on holiday);

• Send e-mails, and e-mail documents when appropriate; Prepare post, including franking and enclosures for dispatch;

• Check the Certainty Register to locate Wills of individuals To cover reception lunch once a week for half an hour, and on occasion during annual leave or absence of receptionist.

• Assisting fee earners and secretaries with photocopying large amounts of documents;

• To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information;

• To comply with the terms of the Office Manual and any other reasonable request that may be made by the Head of Department or another Partner.

The above does not constitute an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to perform any reasonable tasks commensurate with the role and level of responsibility at the request of the Directors.

Apprenticeship: You will be working towards a Business Administration level 3 apprenticeship with Loughborough College: The apprenticeship lasts between 15 and 18 months. 20% of your week will be allocated to off the jobs tasks.

These may include: studying, working with another department, or helping at an event.

College meetings are remote, however there will be a 12 week learning block where you will be expected to attend the college every other week for 12 weeks (6 afternoons). All other learning/meetings are remote. The HR & Office Manager will support you, working with you and the college to ensure your success. You will have an allocated buddy who has recently completed the apprenticeship and can help with queries.

Entry requirements: 4 GSCE's at Grade 4/C or above including English. Recommended for over 18s only.

Skills, Qualifications and experience required for this role:

• This apprenticeship is suitable for anyone over the age of 18 Experience of working in an administrative role desirable

• A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise;

• A high level of attention to detail; A can do attitude;

• An ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently; Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written); Adept with Microsoft packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.

OUR BENEFITS We're a firm who works hard but plays hard too! We have lots of benefits and perks to offer anyone joining our team.

\Here's some of what we offer:

• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shut down period.

• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday

• Life assurance death in service benefit at 3x salary,

• Private GP service Annual performance related bonus scheme

• New employee referral incentives

• Company sick pay

• Professional development

Other perks include:

• employee of the quarter awards, birthday wheel,

• payday lunches,

• social events and volunteer time off.

ABOUT US We're a friendly independent law firm based in new offices on the edge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. We're a thriving business of over 200 years, who like to get stuck in, work hard and, love what we do. Our values are outlined below so you can get an idea about our culture.

Our Values Drive: Have energy and enthusiasm to get the job done; Innovate: Look to develop and change for the better; Connect: Connect to customers and colleagues; Collaborate: Work together for our customers and community; Excel: Provide excellent customer service.

If you're the candidate for this role, please send your CV to our HR & Office Manager, Kristin Clark via email: [email protected]