Legal Administration Apprenticeship

We are recruiting for a Legal Administration Apprentice to join our Residential Property, Farms and Estates team in our Bath office. You will provide administrative support within the Residential Property, Farms and Estates team, to ensure the department functions effectively & to enable the department to achieve the objectives set out in the department business plan. 

This position is an office based role.

You will be required to complete a Level 3 apprenticeship in Legal Administration within 18 months of commencing your employment. This role is offered as a 18 month apprenticeship contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative duties for the department including, but not limited to;
  • Photocopying
  • Copy typing
  • Data entry
  • Audio typing
  • File opening
  • Electronic filing
  • Processing invoices
  • Archiving
  • Preparing fee estimates
  • Archiving/preparing home files
• Answer telephone calls from clients & 3rd parties, take messages and pass messages to relevant individuals within the team
• Support the team with the arrangement of business development and marketing activities where required
• Work closely with other members of the team to ensure work is completed effectively and efficiently
• Liaise with member of the wider Residential team and other teams across the business
• Ensure that all working processes and practices comply with relevant quality and service standards
• Complete any work as required by your Assessor and Department Head in order to successfully complete your apprenticeship qualification
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by Head of Department or Fee Earners

• Desire to work in a professional legal office environment
• GCSEs or equivalent graded A – C including Maths & English
• A Level Law would be desirable
• IT systems including Microsoft Word and Excel

We’re RWK Goodman – a progressive Top 100 law firm. We exist to unlock potential and create a lasting positive impact for our clients, colleagues and communities. Our purpose is what drives our business forward. It’s our guiding principle. And it’s why our clients trust us to be their life-long legal partner.

Over 620 colleagues. 36 specialist areas. 3 core divisions. With offices across the South West, Thames Valley and London. We are widely known for our technical expertise and diverse client base across industries and sectors.

As a people-focused firm, ours is a culture of heart, not ego. In our inclusive environment, we support each other as we strive for success. For ourselves. For each other. And for our clients and communities.

We know our people are what sets us apart. That’s why we’re committed to creating a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can thrive and achieve your full potential. Because this isn’t ‘just another job in law’. This is an opportunity for ambitious legal professionals to develop rewarding careers, in a culture that cares.

We’re on a mission to create a dynamic and inclusive culture. And that starts with our recruitment process. If you have a disability, whether visible or not, we want to work with you every step of the way. Because we want to give you the best chance of success when you apply. If you need any reasonable adjustments to accommodate your disability, such as extra time on written assessments, an accessible interview room or a quiet space before and after the interview, please speak to our Recruitment Team so that we can work together to help bring your best self.

Over a number of years, we have developed a robust and transparent framework which shows you exactly what you need to achieve in order to grow your career at the firm. This isn’t just about hitting KPIs.

The framework helps you to understand how your contribution and behaviours are woven together to create the basis for your progression in the firm. From Secretary to Partner, you can see exactly what is expected of you along the way.