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Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice - Trinity Chamber Services
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Business Administrator Apprentice
Trinity Chambers is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Family or Criminal Clerking Team as a Business Administrator Apprentice. Delivered in partnership with Newcastle College, this Level 3 apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with structured learning.
About the Role
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will provide administrative and operational support to barristers, clerks and clients within either our Family or Criminal team.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the day-to-day administration of chambers.
- Answering telephone calls, monitoring shared inboxes, taking messages and directing enquiries to the appropriate member of the clerking team.
- Preparing, scanning, printing, organising and distributing case papers, bundles and other documents.
- Supporting the diary management of barristers, including hearings, conferences and client calls.
- Assisting with the delivery of client-facing activities, both in person and virtually.
- Liaising professionally with solicitors, court staff, barristers and other legal professionals.
- Providing reception cover and general office support, including handling incoming and outgoing post and court papers.
- Supporting chambers events, marketing administration and other business support activities when required.
- Learning and using chambers' case management and diary systems accurately and efficiently.
- Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring information is handled securely at all times.
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Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other Requirements
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn. You should enjoy working with people, be comfortable in a busy professional environment and take pride in delivering an excellent service.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A professional and courteous telephone manner.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- The ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confidence using email, calendars and Microsoft Office applications.
- A willingness to learn new systems and procedures.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Integrity, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
- A calm and professional approach when working under pressure.
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No previous clerking experience is required. An interest in law, advocacy, court procedure or professional services would be an advantage but is not essential.
About Trinity Chambers
Trinity Chambers is one of the UK's leading barristers' chambers, comprising 106 barristers and 27 staff across offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Middlesbrough.
Earnings and Progression
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
This apprenticeship provides a structured route into one of the legal profession's most respected business careers.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a clear progression pathway:
- Business Administration Apprentice → Junior Clerk → Lead Clerk → Chambers Director
Clerks are central to the success of a barristers' chambers. While they do not provide legal advice, they are responsible for ensuring barristers can deliver outstanding service to clients through effective practice management, organisation and client care.
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