Business Administration Apprentice - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG LLP

Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role

Working as part of the secretarial team based within our Sheffield office in an administrative role, you will gain an understanding of the variety of tasks that are undertaken to support your secretarial colleagues, plus fee earners and partners across the different teams.

We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow their knowledge and confidence whilst gaining an understanding of the numerous administrative tasks that are carried out in the teams. This role is 5 days a week in the office.To support your ongoing learning and development, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship which is supported by our external training provider. We have created this opportunity for individuals who

  • Have completed school education and would prefer to start their career
  • Would like to leave college earlier than planned to start their career, yet must remain in education to undertake a qualification
  • Those looking to re-train or change career

Our Administrator Apprenticeship Contract will give you the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job learning along with structured learning with a competitive salary. It is for a fixed period of 18 months. As an equal opportunities employer, following that period, you may be eligible to apply for other roles advertised in the business.

During your apprenticeship you will become fully conversant in a variety of tasks which the wider team undertake. These tasks include but are not limited to:
•    Scanning documents and filing them electronically and in hard copy, for the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner.

•    Printing and photocopying documents as and when required by the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner.
•    A wide variety of general miscellaneous administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, matter closing, scanning of invoices and correspondence, creation of hard copy folders/files and maintenance of team library. 

You will be able to apply for roles within CMS, which may include a Team Secretary, on completing the qualification.

About the Training

About the Employer

CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 80 offices in 50 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it. CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent. We work hard to be a truly client-focused law firm. That means not just understanding the unique challenges of every market sector, but also providing a service that’s tailored to the needs of each client. Our partners are hands-on and work hard to get closer to clients with everything from joint training initiatives and advice surgeries to visits and social events. What’s more, our teams have the ideal balance of personality and industry expertise to suit the varied needs of our clients.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • A good team player
  • A "can-do" & flexbile attitude
  • Keep calm under pressure
  • Good Outlook & Word knowledge

Training Provider

DAMAR LIMITED

Course/Training

Business administrator (level 3)

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