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Apprentice Office Assistant – Full-time

Hopkins Solicitors are a leading private practice firm which provides a broad spectrum of specialist and general legal services throughout Nottinghamshire. With a strong reputation in the marketplace, we pride ourselves on our continued growth, achieved through client recommendation and committed staff.

We are a family friendly firm and host numerous events throughout the year for our staff, making it enjoyable with a rewarding culture.

We pride ourselves on our learning and development opportunities ensuring that all our staff can be the best that they can be, not only to benefit themselves, but the firm as well.

An opportunity has arisen for a young dynamic and enthusiastic administrator looking to advance their skills and experience in business and administration.

The position is for an Office Assistant Apprentice and therefore you will be completing the Business and Administration Level 3 with West Nottinghamshire College.

As an Office Assistant, you will be responsible for providing vital support to our Mansfield office. You will be working closely with the secretarial and reception teams who you might have to provide sickness or lunch break cover for.  

In this varied position, your other duties will include:

  • managing internal and external mail
  • photocopying, scanning and binding key documents
  • reception cover
  • updating contact lists 
  • ensuring that stationary cupboards remain stocked
  • typing
  • any other ad hoc duties that are required
  • errands 
  • opening and closing files 

Equally important are your multi-tasking abilities and team player mentality.  Excellent telephone manner is also essential

As an Office Assistant, you must possess good communication and organisational skills and have a keen eye for detail.  A ‘can do’ attitude and a strong desire to learn are also key.  

The candidate ideally should have knowledge of using Microsoft based office programmes and have the confidence of using email and Word.

Training will be provided in all areas, however, experience would be desired but not essential.

Should you wish to be considered for this role, please send in your CV and covering letter to Rebecca Truscott, HR Manager at recruitment@hopkins-solicitors.co.uk by no later than 14 February 2025.

Details

Location: Mansfield Head Office

Salary: £6.00 per hour (Apprenticeship wage for year 1)

End date: 14/02/25

Working Hours: 8.30am – 5.00pm with an hour for lunch

Benefits: 21 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays + 4 extra days over Christmas when the offices close), plus an additional Holiday Purchase Scheme, Workplace Pension Scheme and free onsite parking.

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