Trainee Property Lawyer

Movera; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm is offering an exciting opportunity for Trainee Property Lawyers starting September 2025 in Stockport. This comprehensive training program, lasting 4 months, will equip you with essential legal skills and hands-on case management experience, supported by ongoing mentorship. After training, you will join a Conveyancing Team, actively engaging with clients and managing property transactions. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values growth and offers multiple benefits including 25 days of holiday, free legal fees, and hybrid work options.

Benefits

25 days holiday + birthday off

Hybrid working

Free conveyancing legal fees

Moving home days off

Volunteering days

Retailer discounts

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• A-Level education or equivalent.
• Client-focused with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills, with an eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own cases post-training with support from mentors.
• Input data, verify client identification, and liaise with clients and third parties.
• Ensure compliance with legal processes and maintain detailed transaction records.

Skills

Client-focused

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Good IT skills

Eye for detail

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a role that can genuinely offer you excellent training and a structured career path? Would you like to join a forward-thinking & innovative legal services business that puts people first?

Our robust Training Academy for Trainee Property Lawyers will start in September 2025 based from our superb offices in central Stockport.

You will embark on a comprehensive 4-month journey that will equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience required to manage your own cases effectively and provide exceptional client experience.

Here's what you can expect:

• In-depth, interactive training sessions covering legal knowledge, systems and processes essential to the role
• Develop new skills, including customer service, communication, and time management, aimed at delivering exceptional service to our clients and partners
• Ongoing mentorship, constructive feedback, and support as you engage with live files and build your caseload.

The Role:

After the initial 4-month training programme, you will join one of our Conveyancing Teams where you will continue to build your own caseload. You will liaise with clients, brokers and lenders, helping to ensure that everything is in place to complete a, sale or property purchase transaction.

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Accurately inputting data onto a case management system.
• Logging and actioning mail and other documents. Verifying client identification.
• Contacting clients; providing guidance and advice and updating them regularly of progress.
• Liaising with lenders, brokers, solicitors, estate agencies and other third parties.
• Dealing with case enquiries by telephone and email.
• Ensuring detailed telephone notes are maintained throughout the transaction.
• Working from a task list; following up prompts and actioning accordingly.
• Checking and assessing legal information and documents in line with agreed processes.
• Completing activities to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.
• Proactively chasing third parties including solicitors, lenders and brokers for signed documents.
• Completing searches, reviewing findings and reporting back to clients.
• Preparing transfer documents, letters and invoices.
• Requesting and checking all documents are in place and ready for exchange / completion.
• General housekeeping filing and administration.
• Ensure compliance with ONP company policy.

What You’ll Need

• A good general education to A-Level or equivalent.
• Client-focused with strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise effectively.
• Good IT skills.
• An eye for detail.
• Conveyancing experience is desirable but not essential

The planned start date is 1st September 2025- please note the following:

*Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any holidays of more than a couple of days during the first 8 weeks.

**For the first 6 months, you will be required to be in our central Stockport office full-time, Monday to Friday. Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in office) will be available after this, subject to successful completion of your probationary period.

What we can offer

We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.

• 25 days holiday + your birthday off!
• Hybrid working
• Free conveyancing legal fees
• Moving home days off
• Volunteering days
• Retailer discounts and frequent socials
• Refer a friend bonuses

Look forward to Monday mornings at Movera, we have the culture, technology and purpose to change the way you feel about your job.

At Movera, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.

DBS and Financial Checks: Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy workplace, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks are conducted to ensure the safety of our employees and clients and to uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance in our operations.