Legal Support Apprentice

Would you like to work for one of Scotland's leading law firms?

Harper Macleod are currently seeking a Legal Support Apprentice to join their Elgin office. You will be working for an award winning legal firm who are also well renowned for their work with apprentices. They won Apprenticeship Employer of the Year at the annual QA Apprenticeship Awards in both 2023 and 2024!

Responsibilities:

• Become a system expert on Lawsoft, which is an internal CRM system. You will use Lawsoft to maintain client information which is used collaboratively by partners
• Using Worksite to create new files, entering information accurately and effectively, filing daily correspondence
• Communicate internally and externally using MS Outlook. You will also manage your diary using this software
• Ensure that meeting rooms are booked and fully equipped for catering purposes
• Handle telephone enquiries in a polite and professional manner within the agreed timescales
• Manage the reception on an ad-hoc basis which will require to keep a log of visitors to the firm

You will need the following skills:

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and in writing
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines under pressure, often with short notice
• Ability to use initiative and to work both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and accuracy when working with data or creating content

Salary:

£19,838 per annum

Working week:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Benefits:

• Pension scheme
• Critical illness protection
• Life assurance
• Discounted conveyancing on sales and purchases
• Discounted eyecare
• Charity donation through payroll
• Cycle to work scheme
• Buy additional leave option
• Extra holidays at Christmas
• CSR days
• Funding for external training
• Recruitment finder's fee
• Additional discounts
• 4pm birthday finish

Future prospects:

Should you perform well in this role there is an opportunity for you to take up a permanent position at the end of your qualification. Many of our previous apprentices are still with the company. Future salary will be discussed should you be offered a permanent role.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6.

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!