Apprentice Team Assistant

Apprentice Team Assistant @ Eversheds Sutherland

Location: Bridgewater Place, Water Lane, Leeds, LS11 5DR

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Eversheds Sutherland?

Eversheds Sutherland is a global law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across multiple sectors. They pride themselves on creating an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative working environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop and grow their careers.

As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience within a professional services environment, supported by structured training and mentoring.

WHAT will I get from working with Eversheds Sutherland?

• EARN: £24,500 per year, 35 hours per week.
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Free breakfast, career progression, medical insurance, pension, Employee Assistance Programme, and more!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Eversheds has a collaborative, friendly, and professional culture where teamwork is highly valued. The environment is fast paced yet supportive, with a strong focus on delivering excellent client service while maintaining a positive employee experience. You will be supporting the wider team with administrative and business support tasks, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations and contributing to excellent client service delivery. Your daily tasks will include:

• Assisting with file management, including opening and closing files, maintaining accurate records, and supporting with archiving and deeds management.
• Preparing and formatting documents, bundles and client materials to a high standard.
• Using systems such as iManage to organise and upload documents, ensuring everything is stored correctly and easy to access.
• Liaising with internal teams such as Finance, Reprographics and Facilities to support day-to-day requests.
• Carrying out general administrative tasks such as printing, scanning and photocopying.
• Supporting with travel arrangements, including researching options for flights, trains and accommodation.
• Assisting with the organisation of meetings and events, including booking rooms and preparing materials.
• Maintaining and updating client information within internal systems.
• Providing ad hoc support across the team and building strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• 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
• Communication, team working & customer care
• Analytical, logical & attention to detail
• IT, admin, organisation & problem-solving skills
• Initiative, non-judgemental & patience

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://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/en/united-kingdom

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