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Team Administrator Apprentice - LS716

Employer
Dla Piper Europe Limited
Location
1 St Paul�s Place, Sheffield, S1 2JX
Salary
£307.69 per week
Closing date
17 Oct 2019

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Specialism
Business / Management
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
November
Duration
Permanent
Eligibility Criteria:

Do you already hold the same qualification at this level or above? If yes please call the office on 0114 2635720 to discuss before continuing with the application.

Are you currently working in the same industry sector/ job role as this apprenticeship? If yes please call the office on 0114 2635720 to discuss before continuing with the application.

Do you hold a Grade D/Grade 3/ Level 1 or above in in both Maths and English? If no please call the office on 0114 2635720 to discuss before continuing with the application.

Can you commit to a full-time apprenticeship for the next 12-18 months? If no please call the office on 0114 2635720 to discuss before continuing with the application.

Company: DLA Piper UK LLP.
  • Apprenticeship Funding - For eligibility please speak to us directly

The Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the legal secretarial function - The Hub as Team Administrator Apprentice at the busy office at DLA Piper in Sheffield. Working within the team and reporting to the Team Co-ordinator will allow you to stretch and develop your skills ensuring you are given interesting work at an appropriate level as well as receiving the necessary support and guidance. The role will also enable you to have contact with clients.

Duties will include:
  • Taking ownership and responsibility to ensure the work is undertaken in the most appropriate way to maximise efficiency
  • Managing expectations in terms of deadlines and outcome of tasks assigned
  • Demonstrating flexibility with working practices in line with the business need, especially in times of pressure/high workload
  • Filing and e-filing of relevant paperwork including correspondence, emails, research material and finance documents on a daily basis
  • Printing, scanning and photocopying of emails and documents that are required by fee earners or secretaries, or that are to be filed on appropriate files in a timely manner
  • Creating new folders ensuring correct folder labels are applied
  • Working with fee earners/secretaries to organise files in a practical and easy-to-use manner
  • Assisting with stationery management
  • Opening of straightforward files
  • Processing accounts payable/simple expense claims
  • Updating folder index of documents as appropriate
  • Assisting with meeting arrangements, including restaurant bookings, in-house room bookings, catering and I.T. requirements
  • Entering client details into contacts database (Interaction) with accuracy
  • Organising sending of mail, faxes and courier deliveries and collections
  • Paginating and binding documents
  • Assisting with team event arrangements
  • Answering telephones and handling calls in a professional manner
  • Other administration duties as required


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good I.T. skills and competent with Microsoft Office packages Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
  • Good telephone manner
  • Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
  • Able to apply knowledge, initiative and judgement to solve problems


Personal qualities

  • Friendly, personable and approachable
  • Excellent communicatorboth written and verbally
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Confident and professional
  • Conscientious and diligent
  • Remains calm under pressure
  • Eager to learn and develop new skills


Desired qualifications

No formal qualifications required.

Future prospects

Progression to a permanent role within the company.

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