Trainee Conveyancer

Convey Law; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent conveyancing firm in Newport is seeking a Trainee Conveyancer to support experienced professionals while managing a small caseload. This role offers an opportunity for practical exposure, training, and career progression in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in legal assistance and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance bonus

Hybrid working with flexible times

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Discounted Gym Membership

Employee Assistance Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an assistant or paralegal role is essential.
• Passion for a career in legal services and property law.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist designated Conveyancer in managing residential property transactions.
• Prepare and review legal documents for property transactions.
• Maintain communication with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication skills

Willingness to learn

Proficiency in legal software

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Application Deadline: 21 November 2025

Department: Transactional Teams

Location: Newport

Compensation: £25,000 - £40,000 / year

Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your conveyancing career with a company that invests in your future? At Convey Law, we’re proud to offer a unique opportunity through our exclusive Conveyancer Pathway - a structured training programme combining academic learning, hands‑on experience, and real career progression.

As a Trainee Conveyancer, you’ll support experienced professionals while managing a small caseload of your own, gaining practical exposure to live transactions and developing the skills, confidence, and legal knowledge needed to thrive in the conveyancing industry. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to grow with a company that values your development, well‑being, and long‑term success.

On a daily basis this will involve:

• Support: Assisting your designated Conveyancer in managing a caseload of residential property transactions, ensuring smooth and efficient processes from start to finish while also managing a small caseload of your own.
• Document Management: Prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and correspondence related to residential sale and purchase property transactions.
• Client Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with clients, estate agents, and other stakeholders to provide updates and address enquiries promptly.
• Research and Due Diligence: Conduct legal research, land registry searches, and other due diligence tasks to ensure the legality and accuracy of property transactions.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle various administrative duties, including file management, data entry, and appointment scheduling.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including Money Laundering Regulations and GDPR.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with a team of professionals to deliver high‑quality conveyancing services to our clients.
• Achievement of Targets: work towards achieving set KPIs for individual conveyancers and the business as a whole.

The Individual

To be successful in the recruitment process you will need to evidence the following in your CV:

• Previous experience in an assistant or paralegal role is essential.
• Passion for a career in legal services and property law.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Our Company Benefits

Our commitment to our employees to provide a supportive, empowering and rewarding workplace continues to be part of our core mission. We offer a vast array of benefits for our staff and continue to enhance our benefits package to be the most comprehensive, supportive and engaging benefits package for our team, key features include:

• Competitive salary including an uncapped performance bonus paid monthly and quarterly based on achievement of Conveyancer KPIs and an annual Company bonus
• Option to purchase up to 5 days leave
• Hybrid working with flexible working times
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Subsidised Conveyancing
• Employee Assistance Scheme which includes counselling sessions
• Wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing training, development, and recognition programs.
• A supportive and fun team environment, with regular collaboration and charity events.