Apprentice Wills & Probate Assistant

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a full-time Apprentice to support the Wills and Probate Team located in our Boston office. The position is full time and hours of work will be Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5.30 pm with 1 hour unpaid break. You will be studying either for a Level 3 in Business Administration or for candidates who have completed their A - Levels we can also offer a Paralegal apprenticeship.

• Provide administrative and typing support to the Wills and Probate Department
• Taking telephone messages and or making appointments
• Opening and Closing Files
• Archiving Original Documents
• Supporting the Senior Secretary and Fee Earners in the Department
• Providing support to the main office including main reception and post dispatch to cover lunch times, holidays and sickness as and when required.
• Undertaking photocopying and scanning of documents
• To undertake regular training as identified by the appraisal process
• To assist with any other duties as required by the business

You must be a good communicator as you’ll be dealing with the other staff members and members of the public.

• A pleasant telephone manner
• A friendly attitude
• A reliable nature
• Well presented

• Maths and English GCSE A*-C (or equivalent)

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Staff discount
• Staff suggestion scheme
• Annual Holiday Sale/Purchase scheme
• Benefit platform membership
• Life Assurance