Kuits Solicitors are looking to hire a Central Support Apprentice! The role involves providing comprehensive support for the Central Support team, and you will also study towards the Business Administration level 3 qualification. Apply today!

In this role, you will have the following duties:

Provide comprehensive support for all fee earners in effectively managing all essential tasks
Work closely with Team Leader in identifying and resolving issues in their initial stages
Work closely with the Department Support in liaising and ensuring that work is supplied and processed in the most efficient manner.
Communicate in a courteous and professional manner with clients, other contacts and internal staff on the telephone and by email, relaying detailed messages and providing assistance where possible
Type work as dictated or requested by the fee earner(s) using BigHand digital dictation system, Partner for Windows case manager system and Microsoft Word or other applications, as applicable
Create new clients, matters and contacts in the Partner for Windows database
Maintain the Partner for Windows database in line with Kuits’ procedures and the Data Protection Act
Filing, both paper and electronic (to case manager system) and keeping the same up to date
Assist with the scanning of original documents
Scan and rename the daily incoming post and field to the relevant Department Support
Prepare correspondence, documents and enclosures as applicable ready for signature and ensure all relevant enclosures are attached to the main document ready for posting
Transcribing handwritten or audio notes
Ensure that signed correspondence is sent promptly to the Post Room
Printing letters, documents and large bundles, to meet deadlines and always ensuring that the quality is of a high standard and matches the brief
Scan and log acceptance of signed Terms of Engagement in a timely fashion, ensuring that all steps have been taken in complying with the firm’s procedures
Add and maintain our client’s ‘prospect register’, where necessary, ensuring that the fee earner is chased for up-to-date information
Prepare files to be archived (clear ledgers, no active undertakings or outstanding tasks) and liaise with the fee earner where necessary to clear off any outstanding matters. Complete file closing paperwork and arrange for the file to be archived

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Alongside your duties, you will also be studying towards the level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, which includes learning from business administration specialists.

Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Training provided by the employer and online with The Apprentice Academy
1 to 1 coaching with experienced coach

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Regular training development opportunities are provided to allow you to develop your skills and reach your full potential.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English, Grade C/4 Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths, Grade C/4 Essential

Employer Name

KUIT STEINART LEVY LLP

Training provider

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator (level 3)

How to apply?

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Central Support Apprentice Advanced Level 3 (A level)