Legal Administration Apprenticeship

We are looking for a motivated enthusiastic Legal Administration Apprentice to join our team and develop a career within a small busy legal office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in working in a legal environment and would like to gain practical experience whilst completing their apprenticeship qualification.

What you'll do

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.

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

After the apprenticeship

Possible opportunity for a full-time role following completion of apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Interested in the legal sector
• Positive in their approach
• Willing to learn
• Enthusiastic
• Reliable
• Professional and Polite
• Discreet and Trustworthy

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English (grade (Grade A*-C/9-4))
• Desired: GCSE, Maths (grade (Grade A*-C/9-4))

About the employer

At Newbys we have a straight forward approach that gives you upfront and clear advice about your case, the process and likely outcome. We listen, we advise and explain matters clearly.

Providing legal services since 1725, ours is a record of local success, amalgamation and growth that continues to this day. We pride ourselves on the level of services we offer to all our clients. Many business and private clients, who appreciate the quality and value of our services, have retained Newbys Solicitors for generations.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,392 a year