Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice - Trinity Chamber Services

Introduction

Trinity Chambers is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Family or Criminal Clerking Team as a Business Administrator Apprentice. Delivered in partnership with Newcastle College, this Level 3 apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with structured learning.

About the Employer

Trinity Chambers is one of the UK's leading barristers' chambers, comprising 106 barristers and 27 staff across offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Middlesbrough.

Our purpose is to embody trust, uphold quality and deliver excellent legal representation and advice. Everything we do is guided by our six core values:

Respect for Others
Care
Integrity
Fairness
Openness
Quality

What You'll Do

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will provide administrative and operational support to barristers, clerks and clients within either our Family or Criminal team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the day-to-day administration of chambers.
Answering telephone calls, monitoring shared inboxes, taking messages and directing enquiries to the appropriate member of the clerking team.
Preparing, scanning, printing, organising and distributing case papers, bundles and other documents.
Supporting the diary management of barristers, including hearings, conferences and client meetings.
Assisting with the delivery of client-facing activities, both in person and virtually.
Liaising professionally with solicitors, court staff, barristers and other legal professionals.
Providing reception cover and general office support, including handling incoming and outgoing post and court papers.
Supporting chambers events, marketing administration and other business support activities when required.
Learning and using chambers' case management and diary systems accurately and efficiently.
Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring information is handled securely at all times.
 

Training Outcome

This apprenticeship provides a structured route into one of the legal profession's most respected business careers.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a clear progression pathway:

Business Administration Apprentice → Junior Clerk → Lead Clerk → Chambers Director

Clerks are central to the success of a barristers' chambers. While they do not provide legal advice, they are responsible for ensuring barristers can deliver outstanding service to clients through effective practice management, organisation and client care.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) in the workplace, plus 6 hours per week studying with Newcastle College and approximately 2 hours of independent study, in line with the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: NCG