Trainee Residential Conveyancer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Maternity/Paternity leave

Wellbeing programmes

Training & development

Company Sick Pay

Job summary

Convey Law in Newport is seeking a Trainee Residential Conveyancer to join the Transactional Teams on a permanent basis. You will support residential property transactions from instruction to completion, while building knowledge through structured training and mentoring.

The role offers a clear path to progress toward managing your own caseload, with a strong emphasis on client communication and regulatory compliance. Hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal, within conveyancing.
• Genuine interest in residential property law and developing your conveyancing career.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Great attention to detail with a client-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and develop in a busy environment.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Support residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Build your technical conveyancing knowledge through structured training and practical experience.
• Communicate with clients, keeping them informed throughout their property journey.
• Prepare correspondence, maintain accurate records and update our case management systems.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors to help keep transactions moving.
• Manage your workload effectively and work towards agreed service and performance standards.
• Follow regulatory requirements, lender instructions and internal procedures.
• Learn from experienced colleagues through mentoring, feedback and ongoing development.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Client-focused

Learning agility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Trainee Residential Conveyancer

Application Deadline: 22 October 2026

Department: Transactional Teams

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Newport

Reporting To: Deputy Head of Conveyancing

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

Description

If you've already gained experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal and you're ready for more responsibility, this could be the next step you've been looking for.

At Convey Law, we'll help you build on your existing experience and develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and confidence needed to progress towards managing your own residential conveyancing caseload.

You'll learn alongside experienced Conveyancers and dedicated support teams, with structured training, hands-on experience and plenty of opportunities to develop.

• Support residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.
• Build your technical conveyancing knowledge through structured training and practical experience.
• Communicate with clients, keeping them informed throughout their property journey.
• Prepare correspondence, maintain accurate records and update our case management systems.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors to help keep transactions moving.
• Manage your workload effectively and work towards agreed service and performance standards.
• Follow regulatory requirements, lender instructions and internal procedures.
• Learn from experienced colleagues through mentoring, feedback and ongoing development.

The Individual

We're looking for someone who's ready to turn their existing conveyancing experience into a long-term career.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal, specifically within conveyancing.
• A genuine interest in residential property law and developing your conveyancing career.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Great attention to detail and a client-focused approach.
• The ability to learn, adapt and work well in a busy environment.
• A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to develop.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new systems.

We are looking for people who are ambitious, curious and eager to develop. Our Trainee Conveyancer Pathway is an opportunity for you to develop into a confident Residential Conveyancer.

With structured training, support from experienced colleagues and real exposure to residential property transactions, you'll have the opportunity to build your knowledge and take on greater responsibility as you progress.

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.