Business Administration Apprentice

Description:

Pump Court Chambers is one of the UK’s premier common law chambers, with deep strength in civil, criminal and family law. Based in London and focusing on the South and West, our breadth of expertise and collaborative approach enable us to provide clients with joined-up, practical solutions across multiple specialisms in law.

Pump Court Chambers have a great history of taking on and supporting apprentices within business administration, so this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for career progression within an exciting, fast paced envrionment.

The main duties of this apprenticeship include;

Assisting the clerks and barristers

Helping clerks to fulfil their duties and assisting in the smooth and efficient running of the Clerks room.

Assisting the Barristers and helping them with their daily needs.

Assisting Barrister when attending Court (Carrying of documentation & Books.)

Handling post

Receipt and Distribution of Post

Parcelling of post and DX

Dealing with post/franking machine including trips to the post office

General office duties

Processing of incoming and out going emails , scanned documents & faxes

Collection and distribution of briefs and instructions

Photocopying and filing of documentation

Answering telephones

Be the on call person/contact for telephone and IT issues

Paying in cheques at the bank

Eventually Mags/Pattison Law type billing plus assisting all other Clerks with any ad-hoc assistance (heavily supervised at least to begin with)

Reception of clients and making of tea and coffee

Ordering and checking stock etc for Stationery (including hand towels)

Ordering and checking stock for coffee, tea, sugar, water and biscuits

Set up/prep conference rooms 

Confidential waste

Collar Cleaning

General tidiness of Chambers

Organise and facilitate strong room clear out and company to take away broken computers/chairs etc 

If they could organise for ad hoc repairs (electricians, plumbers – we have regular firms so would just be a call or email to arrange call out and then supervise call out) the external doors, that would be helpful.

Requirements:

Applicants should be literate and numerate. Grade C/4 and above in English Maths and IT are required

Skills required:

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Attention to detail, Logical,

Training to be provided:

Business Administration Level 3 Standard

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:

Information Technology

Record Document Production

Stakeholders and Stakeholder Management

Policies

Business Fundamentals

Planning and Organisation

Relevant Regulation

Processes

Effective Project Management

Managing Performance

For a full overview of the business administrator standard please click on the following link:

Personal Qualities:

Not Applicable

Things to consider:

After successful completion of the apprenticeship the salary will be rising from £18,000 to £20,000

Future prospects:

Potential of full time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of their apprenticeship.