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Apprentice Receptionist/Legal Assistant - Serjeant and Son

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7th October 2025

Employer description

Serjeant & Son is one of the oldest firm of solicitors in the country yet is modern in its approach. We foster a supportive collegiate environment and offer a structured career path. We use cloud-based technologies which allow flexibility of working. 

Main description

Serjeant & Son is one of the oldest firm of solicitors in the country yetis modern in approach, with a supportive collegiate environment, offering a structured career path. We have a business support vacancy in our Ramsey office for an Apprentice Receptionist / Legal Assistant.

Day-to-day duties include:

  • Ability to deal with clients face-to-face in a polite and efficient manner, as first point of contact within the firm. 
  • Quoting costs for our services, making appointments and booking meeting rooms. 
  • Certifying clients' ID when attending appointments. 
  • Providing teas and coffees for clients. 
  • Taking payments by card/cash or cheque and identifying correct client. 
  • Answering telephone calls, transferring to relevant person and taking detailed messages where required. 
  • Opening new matters on LEAP Practice Management database and producing standard letters in line with company policy.
  • Distribution of post on daily basis once checked by Partner and scanned to relevant matters. 
  • Keeping files up-to-date in line with company policy. 
  • Following company procedure regarding filing of Wills, LPAs, and Deeds, and their collection by clients in line with GDPR Policy.
  • Ensuring client confidentiality is observed at all times. 
  • Following procedure for closure of files. 
  • General office duties, including photocopying and scanning, when required.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Entry requirements

Essential:

GCSE Maths and English at grades 4 or above required.

Skills required

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

Training to be provided

The learner will be studying the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.

Things to consider

This role will involve detailed computer work and sustained periods at the reception desk.

Future prospects

This Apprenticeship can lead to a Paralegal Apprenticeship for the right candidate.

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is on 19/10/2025

Salary

£ 13741 per year

Location

This job is located in Huntingdon,, Cambs

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