Reception/Admin Apprentice
James Legal Ltd is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Reception/Admin Apprentice to join their welcoming team in Beverley. This is a varied and exciting role where you’ll gain valuable office and business administration skills while working at the heart of a busy law firm.
James Legal is a friendly and approachable law firm, recognised as one of the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work 2024. They pride themselves on creating a supportive and progressive environment where their people can thrive. With private health care, internal development opportunities, and a genuine commitment to helping their apprentices build their careers, James Legal is a fantastic place to start your journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling incoming and outgoing post
- Welcoming clients and managing reception duties
- Assisting fee earners with ad-hoc tasks
- Ensuring reception and meeting spaces remain professional and presentable
- Arranging and supporting meetings, including taking minutes
- Booking and researching travel or accommodation
- Ordering stationery and equipment
- Supporting colleagues with coaching and admin tasks
- Analysing data and producing reports
- Updating and maintaining databases
- Processing payments accurately
- Communicating effectively (both verbally and in writing) with colleagues and clients
Skills & Knowledge
- Outgoing, enthusiastic, and approachable personality
- Strong organisational skills with a “can-do” attitude
- Team player who is eager to learn and contribute
- Motivated and driven to succeed
- Full driving licence preferred (but not essential)
Key Info
Employer: James Legal Ltd
Location: Beverley, HU17
Wage: £7.55 per hour
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Job Category: Business Administrator
About the Employer
- James Legal invests in young talent and promotes internally
- Fantastic opportunity to progress into a legal career (if that’s where your passion lies)
- Supportive and positive working environment
- Recognised as one of the Best Places to Work in the UK 2024 by the Sunday Times
- Private health care and staff wellbeing initiatives

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