Apprenticeships form an integral role within our secretarial team, and we have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to continue their education whilst earning a competitive salary. 

As an administrative team member working across various practice groups within the firm, you will gain an understanding of the variety of tasks that are undertaken to support your colleagues in the secretarial team, as well as fee earners and partners in the wider practice group. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow their knowledge and confidence whilst gaining an understanding of the numerous administrative tasks that are carried out in the team.  With the support and mentoring of colleagues, you will develop your skills within the workplace with a view to progressing your career within the secretarial team. This role is 5 days a week in the office as all tasks undertaken in this role are purely office based.

To support your ongoing learning and development, you will undertake the Business Administrator (with Legal) Level 3 Apprenticeship which is supported by our external training provider. We have created this opportunity for individuals who:

•    have completed school education and would prefer to start their career
•    would like to leave College earlier than planned to start their career yet must remain in education to undertake a qualification

Our newly created Administrator Apprenticeship Contract will give you the opportunity of gaining valuable on-the-job learning along with structured learning with a competitive salary. It is for a fixed period of 18 months. As an equal opportunities employer, following that period you may be eligible to apply for other roles advertised in the business.

During your apprenticeship you will become fully conversant in a variety of tasks which the wider team undertake. These tasks include but are not limited to:

•    scanning documents and filing them electronically and in hard copy, for the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner
•    printing and photocopying documents as and when required by the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner
•    a wide variety of general miscellaneous administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, matter closing, deeds scheduling, scanning of invoices and correspondence, creation of hard copy folders/files and maintenance of team library
•    delivery and collection of items from other Practice Groups or support departments
•    providing ad hoc support as required and undertaking tasks specific to your practice group area 

About You

We will invest in your ongoing training and development to support your professional goals and help you to thrive in your role from day one. As a member of the team, you will be supported and mentored by experienced and knowledgeable colleagues. Our opportunities are open to all suitably qualified applicants, so to be considered for this role, you must meet the following skills and experience:

• 5 GCSE’s including grade 6 or above in Maths and English [or equivalent].

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• Ability to prioritise own workload with direction as required

• Ability to keep calm under pressure

• Good team player

• A "can-do" and flexible attitude

• Excellent attention to detail

• Good working knowledge of Outlook and Word

Please ensure you list your GCSE results in your CV. This is a secretarial role and not a route to becoming a trainee lawyer. For trainee lawyer opportunities, please visit : CMS Emerging Talent · Be the future of law