Trainee Conveyancer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working with flexible hours

Competitive salary with performance/bi

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Company Sick Pay

Wellbeing programmes

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Convey Law is inviting applications for a Trainee Conveyancer role based in Newport. This permanent position offers a clear development pathway from assistant to Residential Conveyancer within a supportive, award-winning firm.

You will receive dedicated mentoring from experienced property professionals, participate in structured learning, and gain exposure to a wide range of residential transactions from day one. A thriving team culture and real progression opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Experience in an assistant or paralegal role within conveyancing is essential.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured learning programmes to develop conveyancing knowledge and case-handling skills.
• Assist experienced conveyancers with progression of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Provide professional and friendly client care, keeping clients informed throughout their property journey.
• Prepare correspondence, maintain records, and update case management systems per internal procedures.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors to progress matters efficiently.
• Manage priorities and ensure tasks are completed accurately within timescales.
• Follow regulatory requirements, lender instructions and internal quality standards at all times.
• Benefit from mentoring, feedback and ongoing training opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Trainee Conveyancer

Application Deadline: 6 October 2026

Department: Transactional Teams

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newport

Reporting To: Deputy Head of Conveyancing

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

Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your conveyancing career?

What if your next role wasn't just another job, but the start of a long-term career. At Convey Law, we don't just recruit Trainee Conveyancers, we develop future Conveyancers, specialists and leaders. If you're already working within conveyancing and are looking for an employer that will genuinely invest in your growth, development and success, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to build your legal and property knowledge within a supportive, structured and award-winning environment. Through dedicated coaching, hands‑on experience and a clear development pathway, you'll gain the skills, confidence and technical expertise needed to progress towards managing your own caseload in the future.

Working alongside experienced Conveyancers and dedicated support teams, you will gain:

• A clear career pathway towards becoming a Residential Conveyancer.
• Dedicated mentoring from experienced property professionals.
• Practical exposure to a wide variety of residential property transactions.
• Industry‑leading training within an award‑winning law firm.
• Real responsibility from day one, with ongoing support and coaching.
• The opportunity to build both technical expertise and professional confidence.
• A supportive team culture where colleagues genuinely want to see you succeed.

On a daily basis this will involve:

• Training: Participate in structured learning programmes designed to develop technical conveyancing knowledge and practical case‑handling skills.
• Case Support: Assist experienced conveyancers with the progression of residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Client Care: Provide professional and friendly support to clients, keeping them informed throughout their property journey.
• Administration: Prepare correspondence, maintain accurate records and update case management systems in line with internal procedures.
• Communication: Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors to help progress matters efficiently.
• Organisation: Manage priorities effectively, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Compliance: Follow regulatory requirements, lender instructions and internal quality standards at all times.
• Development: Build technical expertise and professional confidence through mentoring, feedback and ongoing training opportunities.

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 specifically within Conveyancing 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.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

We are looking for people who are ambitious, curious and eager to develop. Technical skills are important, but attitude, commitment and a desire to learn are equally valued.

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.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, challenged, encouraged to grow and given every opportunity to develop your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Convey Law and take the first step towards becoming the Conveyancer you aspire to be.