Apprenticeship Description

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Employer: Trinity Chambers Services Limited

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (with opportunities to work alongside colleagues across our offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Middlesbrough)

Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) in the workplace, plus 6 hours per week studying with Newcastle College and approximately 2 hours of independent study, in line with the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage, plus additional benefits including private health insurance and paid overtime where applicable.

About Trinity Chambers

Trinity Chambers is one of the UK's leading barristers' chambers, comprising 106 barristers and 27 staff across offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Middlesbrough.

Our purpose is to embody trust, uphold quality and deliver excellent legal representation and advice. Everything we do is guided by our six core values:

• Respect for Others
• Care
• Integrity
• Fairness
• Openness
• Quality

About the Apprenticeship

Trinity Chambers is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Family or Criminal Clerking Team as a Business Administrator Apprentice. Delivered in partnership with Newcastle College, this Level 3 apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with structured learning.

This is an entry-level role designed for someone who is organised, professional, confident communicating with others and keen to develop a long-term career within a barristers' chambers.

Working closely with Lead Clerks, Junior Clerks and Barristers, you will learn how chambers operates while developing practical skills in business administration, diary management, client liaison, case administration, commercial delivery and the use of technology to support a professional legal services business.

The Role

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will provide administrative and operational support to barristers, clerks and clients within either our Family or Criminal team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the day-to-day administration of chambers.
• Answering telephone calls, monitoring shared inboxes, taking messages and directing enquiries to the appropriate member of the clerking team.
• Preparing, scanning, printing, organising and distributing case papers, bundles and other documents.
• Supporting the diary management of barristers, including hearings, conferences and client meetings.
• Assisting with the delivery of client-facing activities, both in person and virtually.
• Liaising professionally with solicitors, court staff, barristers and other legal professionals.
• Providing reception cover and general office support, including handling incoming and outgoing post and court papers.
• Supporting chambers events, marketing administration and other business support activities when required.
• Learning and using chambers' case management and diary systems accurately and efficiently.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring information is handled securely at all times.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable and eager to learn. You should enjoy working with people, be comfortable in a busy professional environment and take pride in delivering an excellent service.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and courteous telephone manner.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence using email, calendars and Microsoft Office applications.
• A willingness to learn new systems and procedures.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• A calm and professional approach when working under pressure.

No previous clerking experience is required. An interest in law, advocacy, court procedure or professional services would be an advantage but is not essential.

Career Development

This apprenticeship provides a structured route into one of the legal profession's most respected business careers.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a clear progression pathway:

Business Administration Apprentice → Junior Clerk → Lead Clerk → Chambers Director

Clerks are central to the success of a barristers' chambers. While they do not provide legal advice, they are responsible for ensuring barristers can deliver outstanding service to clients through effective practice management, organisation and client care.

Why Join Trinity Chambers?

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to:

• Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.
• Learn from experienced clerks and barristers.
• Develop valuable professional and commercial skills.
• Build a long-term career within the legal sector.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team.
• Receive excellent employee benefits, including private health insurance and paid overtime where applicable.

Application Process

As part of your application, please answer the following questions:

1. What interests you about starting a career in a clerking team at a barristers' chambers?
2. Tell us about a time you had to manage several tasks or deadlines at once. How did you stay organised?