Apprentice Administrator - TMIC

We are recruiting for an Administrator Apprentice within our Technology, Media, IP & Competition (TMIC) Practice Group (18 month FTC). This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for an administrative role where you will be able to learn and develop whilst also achieving a business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship!

About CMS

CMS is a Future Facing firm. With 75 offices in 43 countries and 4,800+ lawyers worldwide, we combine deep sector understanding with a global overview, giving us the ability not only to see what's coming, but to shape it.

CMS is well equipped to help our clients face the future with confidence. We are driven by technology and readily embrace the possibilities it opens up for developing new and better ways of delivering legal services. Our bold approach to a changing future ensures that we nurture our employees and recruit top talent.

About the Role

Working in our Technology, Media, IP & Competition (TMIC) team in an administrative role, you will gain an understanding of the variety of tasks that are undertaken to support your colleagues in the secretarial team, and fee earners and partners in the wider practice group. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow their knowledge and confidence whilst gaining an understanding of the numerous administrative tasks that are carried out in the team. With the support and mentoring of colleagues, you will develop your skills within the workplace with a view to progress your career within the secretarial team. This role is 5 days a week in the office as all tasks undertaken in this role are purely office based. 

To support your ongoing learning and development, you will undertake  the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship which is supported by our external training provider.. We have created this opportunity for individuals who: 

have completed school education and would prefer to start their career; would like to leave College earlier than planned to start their career yet must remain in education to undertake a qualification; 

Our newly created Administrator Apprenticeship Contract will give you the opportunity of gaining valuable on-the-job learning along with structured learning with a competitive salary. It is for a fixed period of 18 months. As an equal opportunities employer following that period you may be eligible to apply for other roles advertised in the business. 
During your apprenticeship you will become fully conversant in a variety of tasks which the wider team undertake. These tasks include but are not limited to: 

• Scanning documents and filing them electronically, and in hard copy, for the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner 
• Printing and photocopying documents as and when required by the relevant PA/Secretary or fee-earner 
• A wide variety of general miscellaneous administrative tasks to include, but not limited to, matter closing, deeds scheduling, scanning of invoices and correspondence, creation of hard copy folders/files and maintenance of team library 
• Delivery and collection of items from other Practice Groups or support departments 
• Providing ad hoc support as required and undertaking tasks specific to your practice group area 

About You

As a member of the team, you will be supported and mentored by experienced and knowledgeable colleagues. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate: 

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels 
• Ability to prioritise own workload with direction as required 
• Ability to keep calm under pressure 
• Good team player 
• A "can-do" and flexible attitude 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Good working knowledge of Outlook and Word 

Equal Opportunities

At CMS, a next-generation mindset is woven into all we do. We're diverse, supportive and inclusive, embracing our corporate social responsibility and creating a culture of sustainability in which every one of our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive. For further information about CMS' diversity initiatives and programmes, please view the Diversity & Inclusion pages on our website.

Please apply online or contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions. For information regarding our competitive range of benefits please visit our Rewards & Benefits page on our website.

Please note that CMS have a preferred agency panel in place. Only applications submitted via the portal at the point of instruction will be accepted.

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