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Start your career in law with award-winning firm - Hawker Jones Solicitors
Are you looking for an exciting career where you can learn, develop and gain valuable experience. You don't need previous legal experience. What matters to us is your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Wage
- £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
- Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 1 hour lunch break, 35 hours per week
Start date
- Thursday 24 December 2026
Duration
- 1 year 6 months
Positions available
- 1
What you'll do at work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
As part of our team, you will work alongside experienced Conveyancers, gaining practical experience of working in a busy legal environment while studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
What will you be doing?
- Answering and dealing with incoming calls from clients and other parties in a professional and helpful manner.
- Onboarding new client matters.
- Updating our case management system.
- Requesting and chasing clients for outstanding information and documentation.
- Providing general administrative support to the Conveyancing Team.
- Carrying out Anti-Money Laundering and other compliance checks.
- Supporting Conveyancers with the smooth and efficient progression of residential property matters.
Where you'll work
The Watermark, 9-15 Ribbleton Lane
Preston
Lancashire
UK
PR1 5EZ
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
- NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)
Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
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Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
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Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administrator including functional skills maths and English (if required). Work based learning.
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, 1 hour lunch break, 35 hours per week
Hawker Jones is a premier law firm providing a comprehensive range of legal services and solutions for our clients. We offer a bespoke service to our clients advising on a range of personal matters including Civil Litigation, Family Law and Personal Injury.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gain valuable workplace experience and develop skills that can form the foundation of a successful career in the legal profession.
For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to progress into a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
If you're ready to take your first step into the world of law, we'd love to hear from you!
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
- NORTH LANCS. TRAINING GROUP LIMITED(THE)
- Recruitment
- recruitment@nltg.co.uk
- 01254 395355
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054043.
Closes on Thursday 17 December 2026
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