Office Administrator Apprentice

Start your professional career with a well-established Bristol law firm and gain valuable business skills while earning and learning.We are looking for a motivated, punctual and enthusiastic individual to join the team as an Office Administrator Apprentice. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with computers, is organised and good with time management.

What you'll do

You will work closely with experienced colleagues across the firm, supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office and assisting the conveyancing department with a range of administrative tasks. This role will help you develop valuable skills in administration, communication, organisation, customer service and legal support, providing a strong foundation for a future career within the legal sector or business administration.

Main responsibilities include:

Managing incoming and outgoing post, DX deliveries, courier items and legal documents

Scanning, uploading, renaming and distributing documents to the relevant departments and fee earners

Preparing, processing and recording outgoing mail, including special and recorded deliveries

Providing photocopying, printing, scanning and document preparation support to colleagues across the firm

Maintaining accurate electronic and paper filing systems

Assisting with the organisation, archiving and retrieval of client files and records

Supporting the conveyancing team with a range of administrative tasks

Preparing client quotations and assisting with conveyancing documentation

Completing administrative forms, records and post-completion tasks

Filing correspondence, emails and legal documents accurately

Assisting with data entry and updating internal systems

Monitoring and replenishing office supplies, stationery and office equipment where required

Answering telephone calls and assisting with reception duties when needed

Supporting colleagues with general office administration and ad-hoc tasks

Maintaining high levels of accuracy, confidentiality and professionalism when handling client information

Building strong organisational, communication and administrative skills within a professional legal environment

Training

Next Level will work closely with you to complete your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship. Next Level can hire apprentices at any time and hold regular workshops for those on the course. These workshops occur once every 2 weeks online via Teams. You will get specific 1-2-1 tutoring and regular reviews between your tutor, manager, and yourself, to ensure you are meeting deadlines and staying on top of your work.

If required, we can also provide Functional Skills in maths and English throughout your apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive a Level 3 City and Guilds apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration.

After the apprenticeship

What We Offer

A fully funded Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Support and training from experienced professionals

Real workplace experience within a respected Bristol law firm

A professional city-centre working environment

Opportunities to develop highly transferable business skills

Potential future career opportunities within administration and legal support

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade Level 4)
• Desired: GCSE, English (grade Level 4)

About the employer

Humphreys & Co Solicitors is a Bristol-based law firm providing a range of legal services, including residential conveyancing. The firm supports clients with property transactions and other legal matters and operates from its office in Bristol city centre.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 19 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year