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Fraser Masood Solicitors

Legal Business Administrator Apprentice Level 3 – Fraser Masood Solicitors in Huddersfield

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Fraser Masood Solicitors undertaking varied duties. You will be working with a hardworking and friendly team. To apply send your CV to nbarnes@kirkleescollege.ac.uk and make contact on 01484 437054.

Wage – £7.55 per hour – the rate of pay may be negotiated, how ever this will depending upon experience.

Duration – 18 Months

Start date – To be agreed – Applications invited from school, college leavers, experienced and mature candidates.

Posted – 28/04/2025

Working Week:

Days: Monday to Friday. Number of Hours: 8.45 am to 5.15 pm

Apprenticeship level

Positions

The role will include various legal administration duties as well as providing a professional customer service; the aim is to develop and have more responsibility during your apprenticeship.

The role will include some of the following areas:

General administrative duties including typing correspondence by e-mail and letter
To undertake filing, photocopying and distribution of relevant documents.
Managing litigation team diary of court dates.
Assisting solicitors in progressing cases.
After training, preparation and processing of prosecution files
After training, securing the preparation of typed statements, records of taped interviews and full transcripts and processing of audio/video tapes within appropriate time scales.
Drafting correspondence and legal documents with a keen eye on detail
Answering the telephone in a professional manner and dealing with enquiries
Ensure that our internal system is maintained according to GDPR regulations, so that information is up to date and easily available.
Dealing with various types of correspondence, court documents and third parties.
Liaise with our Client to ensure that documents and information obtained are within satisfactory turnaround times.
Respond to escalated issues from Client’s customers as required in accordance with regulations, procedures, policies and client’s service level agreements ensuring all deadlines are met.
Ensure all departmental processes are followed and that all internal systems are correctly noted items are correctly filed, scanned, forwarded and or confidentially destroyed.
Provide information on disclosure, and be the first line contact in answering and resolving day to day queries.
Responsible for co-ordinating the post
Using Microsoft Packages, in particular Word and Excel
Inputting data onto internal systems with a high level of accuracy
To deal courteously and efficiently with all visitors and providing refreshments when required

As part of your contract of employment completion of the Apprenticeship Training Programme forms part of your duties as well as helping your personal and professional development; the requirements to complete the programme are as follows:

Attend and be punctual for all timetabled induction, lessons and all work-based training/support sessions
Complete all required assignments by the required timeline.
Build up your portfolio of evidence on-going during your apprenticeship programme.
Access support from your tutor/assessor and your manager as and when required

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

You will study at Kirklees College in Huddersfield.

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

Overview of the course:

You will study at Kirklees College, If you do not meet the requirements for the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to be offered the Customer Service Practitioner Level 2.

The standard you follow will be dependent on experience

After 12 months (Level 2) and 18 months (Level 3) you will complete an End Point Assessment, this will involve the following:

Showcase/Portfolio – Level 2 and Level 3
Interview – Level 2 and 3
Presentation on Project – Level 3
Knowledge Test – Level 3
Practical Observation – Level 2 and 3
Professional Discussion – Level 2 and 3

Each course will cover a range of Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours as outlined by the Apprenticeship standard, these will be transferable and suitable to an administration role in any sector. Health and Safety and other role specific processes and tools will be taught in Company.

Future prospects

There is a possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Desired Skills
• Somebody who is an excellent verbal communicator who has a polite, clear and professional telephone manner.
• Ability to be discrete and maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Must have an excellent level of written skills
• IT literate and have a good understanding of Microsoft Packages.
• Required to work to deadlines, with good time management.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Ability to be organised and to meet targets set to complete the required work-based evidence, assignments and logging of all work completed towards completion of your apprenticeship programme – your employer will also support you with these requirements.
• Confident in using email and the internet.
• The successful candidate will be organised.
• Willing to work effectively in the team.

Personal Qualities
• Enthusiastic and committed
• Flexible approach to work, willing to go the extra mile to get the job done
• Must be punctual as well as having a good attendance and timekeeping record
• Ability to work on own initiative, when required
• Ability to work effectively as both part of a team and as an individual,
• Respond positively to the demands of a varied workload.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Commitment to undertake continued training and development.

Qualifications

GCSE English and maths grade 4/C or above. Work Experience in a Customer Service or Administrative position for at least 6 months. A Level 2 ICT and Business qualification is desirable.

About the employer

Fraser Masood Solicitors

Independence House, Holly Bank Road, Huddersfield, HD3 3HN

We are a specialist Criminal Defence practice. Our solicitors are experienced in dealing with both motoring and criminal offences, having successfully represented a number of clients. Having offices in Huddersfield and London enables us to represent you anywhere in the country, whether it be at the Police Station, Magistrates or Crown Court.