Trainee Property Lawyer

Movera; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic legal services firm in Stockport is seeking Trainee Property Lawyers to join their Training Academy starting in March 2026. This role includes comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship, with responsibilities in client management and property transactions. Candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills, along with a general education to A-Level or equivalent. The firm values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Client-focused with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Good IT skills necessary for managing data and documents.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input data onto a case management system.
• Liaise with clients, brokers, and lenders on property transactions.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering regulations.

Skills

Client-focused

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Good IT skills

Attention to 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 March 2026 based from our superb offices in central Stockport.

You will embark on a comprehensive 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 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 2nd March 2026 – 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.

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.

First‑stage interviews will take place during the weeks commencing the 4th and 12th January.

Second‑stage interviews will take place during the weeks commencing the 26th January and the 2nd February.