Business Administrator Apprentice

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our friendly Manchester office for a Business Administrator Apprentice to join our hard working and committed support team at Private Client Solicitors.

Your role as Business Administrator Apprentice will be to provide dedicated administrative support to the admin team, fee earners and stakeholders, to help ensure the smooth running of the office.

Job Purpose:

This is a full-time office-based role from 9:00am to 5:00pm (with an hour for lunch) Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Screening calls and taking detailed, accurate messages
• Conducting weekly stationery checks, tidying stationery areas, restocking supplies, and reporting low stock to the Office Manager
• Carrying out general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning and filing company documents
• Producing file closures forms in line with company procedures and closing files
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, including hand collections and filing mail away into the post folders
• Replenishing paper in the printers
• Processing and banking cheques incoming cheques
• Franking the outbound mail and ensuring this is dropped at reception for the Royal Mail collection
• Booking meeting rooms, setting up refreshments and collecting lunches as needed
• Maintaining the database of original documents (wills, deeds, etc.), including locating, updating, retrieving and re-filing items
• Supporting other general office duties as reasonably requested throughout the day
• Monitoring and actioning Teams inbox jobs

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

• Basic IT skills with a willingness to develop confidence in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Willingness to learn case management software (e.g., Proclaim); prior experience is helpful but not required
• Commitment to excellent client care and a positive, professional attitude
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, including speaking with clients when needed
• Ability to multitask and prioritise while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Willingness to identify and report problems, complaints or potential risks to senior staff
• Organised and proactive approach to daily tasks and responsibilities
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance of handling information securely

 Benefits

• Tribe reduced membership
• 25 days annual leave per annum including all bank holidays

How to Apply 

Please send your CV and cover letter to:

• Office Manager: Atola-Tamika Fearon at atola@privateclientsolicitors.co.uk

Due to the high volumes of applications, if you do not hear back from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

If you’re looking to advance your career in private client law and thrive in a boutique firm, we’d love to hear from you.