Legal Admin Apprentice

Legal Admin Apprentice @ Burgh Thorpe Solicitors

Location: Churchill House, Isis Way, Minerva Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, PE2 6QR

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Burgh Thorpe Solicitors?

Based in Peterborough, Burgh Thorpe Solicitors is a boutique law firm made up of experienced, dedicated lawyers who deliver market-leading advice across a broad range of sectors and markets.

Their approach is flexible, practical, and results driven. Every client benefits from their commitment to clear communication, legal excellence, and exceptional client service. They pride themselves on delivering first-class outcomes.

WHAT will I get from working with Burgh Thorpe Solicitors?

• EARN: £8.50 per hour, 35 hours per week.
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (1-hour unpaid lunch).
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Open plan office with a small team, free drinks & snacks, birthday off and closed between Christmas & New Year.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Burgh Thorpe Solicitors are seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Administrator to join their Residential Conveyancing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a busy, supportive environment, working alongside experienced fee earners on a wide range of residential property transactions. Your daily tasks will include:

• Opening and closing client files.
• Carrying out ID and compliance checks.
• Preparing and issuing initial client care documentation.
• Requesting searches and assisting with pre-contract work.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and third parties.
• Managing diaries, emails, and general administrative tasks.
• Assisting fee earners with day-to-day transaction management.
• Dealing with incoming post, filing and logging.
• Dealing with outgoing post.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes & external factors. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• A confident communicator with a professional manner.
• Able to prioritise and manage a busy workload.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (experience with case management systems is an advantage).

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://burghthorpe.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/business-administration