Trainee Legal Executive - Residential Property

Trainee Legal Executive - Residential Property

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.

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.

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.