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We're looking for a motivated and organised Trainee Legal Executive to join our Residential Property team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your legal career within a busy and supportive team, gaining hands-on experience in conveyancing and property matters while working towards professional development.
About The Role
As a Trainee Legal Executive, you'll support Partners and fee earners on a wide range of residential property transactions. You'll assist with file management, client communication, and case progression, while gradually taking ownership of your own workload.
This is a varied and fast-paced role, ideal for someone looking to develop their technical knowledge and practical skills within a collaborative and client-focused environment.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Supporting fee earners with a range of residential property matters.
- Opening new files and maintaining accurate case management records.
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring actions are taken promptly.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other solicitors to provide updates and progress matters.
- Managing incoming post and correspondence, ensuring files are kept up to date.
- Assisting with file preparation for exchange and completion.
- Managing your own caseload of matters, with appropriate supervision.
- Supporting completion processes, including handling funds and redemptions.
- Assisting with post-completion tasks and ongoing file management.
- Providing general administrative and legal support to the team.
- Promoting the firm's core values: Our Clients, People, Teamwork and Progressiveness.
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What We're Looking For
- A strong interest in developing a career in residential property law.
- Previous legal experience or knowledge of conveyancing (desirable but not essential).
- Working towards your CILEX qualification.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and legal systems.
- A proactive and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Professional, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent client service.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme and life assurance.
- Access to flexible benefits.
- Structured training and development opportunities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Excellent opportunity to progress your legal career.
If you're looking to start or develop your career in residential property law within a supportive and professional team, we'd love to hear from you.
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