Introduction

Pump Court Chambers is one of the UK’s premier common law chambers, with deep strength in civil, criminal and family law. Based in London and focusing on the South and West, our breadth of expertise and collaborative approach enable us to provide clients with joined-up, practical solutions across multiple specialisms in law.

About the Employer

Pump Court Chambers is one of the UK’s premier common law chambers, with deep strength in civil, criminal and family law. Based in London and focusing on the South and West, our breadth of expertise and collaborative approach enable us to provide clients with joined-up, practical solutions across multiple specialisms in law.

What You'll Do

The main duties of this apprenticeship include:

Assisting the clerks and barristers:

Helping clerks to fulfil their duties and assisting in the smooth and efficient running of the Clerks room
Assisting the Barristers and helping them with their daily needs
Post

Receipt and Distribution of Post:

Parcelling of post
Dealing with post / franking machine including trips to the post office

General office duties:

Processing of incoming and outgoing emails, scanning documents
Collection and distribution of briefs and instructions
Photocopying and filing of documentation
Reception of clients and making of tea and coffee
Ordering and checking stock etc. for stationery (including hand towels)
Setting up conferences
Ordering and checking stock for coffee, tea, sugar, water and biscuits
Answering telephones
Confidential waste
General tidiness of Chambers
Organise and facilitate strong room clear out and company to take away broken computers / chairs etc.
Set up/prep conference rooms
Be the on-call person / contact for telephone and IT issues
Paying in cheques at the bank

Upon completion of the apprenticeship our junior clerks have the opportunity to work alongside both our criminal and senior civil clerks in Winchester, as well as junior members of staff. Our family clerking team often operates regularly in Winchester, which means they gain experience across our three core practice areas: crime, family, and civil. This provides excellent potential for progression within any of these teams.

Training Outcome

Potential of full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of their apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Logical

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: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED

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