Apprentice Administrator - Real Estate Disputes Team CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG LLP

Working in our Real Estate team in an administrative role, you will gain an understanding of the variety of tasks that are undertaken to support your colleagues in the secretarial team, as well as fee earners and partners in the wider practice group. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow their knowledge and confidence whilst gaining an understanding of the numerous administrative tasks that are carried out in the team. With the support and mentoring of colleagues, you will develop your skills within the workplace with a view to progressing your career within the secretarial team. This role is 5 days a week in the office as all tasks undertaken in this role are purely office based.

To support your ongoing learning and development, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship which is supported by our external training provider.

Our newly created Administrator Apprenticeship Contract will give you the opportunity of gaining valuable on-the-job learning along with structured learning with a competitive salary. It is for a fixed period of 18 months. As an equal opportunities employer following that period you may be eligible to apply for other roles advertised in the business.
During your apprenticeship you will become fully conversant in a variety of tasks which the wider team undertake.

These tasks include but are not limited to:

• Scanning documents and filing them electronically, and in hard copy


• Printing and photocopying documents as and when required


• A wide variety of general miscellaneous administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, matter closing, deeds scheduling, scanning of invoices and correspondence, creation of hard copy folders/files and maintenance of team library


• Delivery and collection of items from other Practice Groups or support departments


• Providing ad hoc support as required and undertaking tasks specific to your practice group area, You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 qualification and will be training virtually with a tutor provided by our training provider, Damar


• You may need to take Functional Skills English and maths without GCSE or equivalent


• You will have a half day each week in one block, with the remaining off-the-job hours spread over the rest of your working week as agreed with your supervisor


• You will also have a CMS mentor, along with a network of current apprentices to support your learning journey
  
  Communication skills, Attention to detail, A good team player, A "can-do" & flexbile attitude, Keep calm under pressure, Good Outlook & Word knowledge, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 80 offices in 50 countries and 5,000+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it. CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent. We work hard to be a truly client-focused law firm. That means not just understanding the unique challenges of every market sector, but also providing a service that's tailored to the needs of each client. Our partners are hands-on and work hard to get closer to clients with everything from joint training initiatives and advice surgeries to visits and social events. What's more, our teams have the ideal balance of
personality and industry expertise to suit the varied needs of our clients.

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience