Apprentice Administrative Assistant - Court of Protection
ASHTONS LEGAL LLP · THE LONG BARN, FORNHAM BUSINESS COURT, THE DRIFT, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, IP31 1SL
- Salary
- £15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
- Level
- Advanced
- Course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Closing date
- 7 Sept 2026
- Start date
- 14 Sept 2026
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Hours per week
- 37.5 hours
- Working week
- Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, although flexible working patterns can be discussed
- Positions
- 1
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Apprentice Administrative Assistant to join our Court of Protection team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in a professional office environment whilst gaining valuable qualifications, skills and experience.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE · English · level 4 · Desired
- GCSE · maths · level 4 · Desired
Benefits
Why Join Us? · Supportive and friendly team environment · Structured training and mentoring · Opportunity to gain recognised qualifications · Meaningful work supporting vulnerable clients · Clear career development opportunities · A role where you can develop skills for a long-term professional career
Things to consider
We are looking for someone who: · Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn · Is organised and able to manage tasks effectively · Has good attention to detail · Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal · Is confident speaking to people on the telephone · Can work as part of a team · Has a good knowledge of Microsoft Office or is willing to learn · Is professional, reliable and trustworthy We are committed to supporting your development and will provide: · Full training in all aspects of the role · Ongoing supervision and mentoring from experienced team members · Support towards completing your apprenticeship qualification · Regular feedback and development opportunities · Exposure to a specialist area of legal services
About ASHTONS LEGAL LLP
The Firm: Ashtons Legal is a growing firm in the East of England with a focus on providing excellent legal advice to a diverse range of individuals, institutions and executives across our region and beyond. We are a friendly and supportive team of professionals working together to make sure our clients get the best advice possible. Our firm has a flexible reward and benefits structure and a culture of openness with an innovative leadership looking to the future The Court of Protection Team: Our Court of Protection team work with people who no longer have the mental capacity to deal with their own affairs and require the support of others to act on their behalf. This may be due to age related illness or an accident. Once it becomes apparent that someone will require assistance in managing their affairs we will meet with that person and family members to discuss more fully how we can provide assistance. Our Court of Protection specialist team assist clients throughout the UK from our East Anglia offices.
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