Trainee Solicitor
- Blackburn, Lancashire
- £25,000-30,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring solicitor with a genuine interest in conveyancing to gain hands-on experience and full training in a supportive and dynamic environment. You will be assisting senior fee earners on residential and commercial property matters while completing your training contract and progressing towards qualification.Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the full conveyancing process, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity
- Draft legal documents such as contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and reports on title
- Conduct legal research relevant to property transactions
- Attend client meetings and take instructions under supervision
- Communicate with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties
- Order and review property searches and assist in raising/enquiring on pre-contract matters
- Prepare files for exchange and completion, and deal with post-completion matters including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
- Maintain accurate file notes and ensure compliance with regulatory and firm-wide procedures
- Previous experience working in a legal environment, especially within property law
- Completed or currently completing the LPC or SQE route (or equivalent)
- Strong interest in property law and conveyancing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with case management systems
- Strong work ethic and commitment to a legal career
Financial and holiday bonuses
2 days per month working from home
Free on-site parking
Supportive team and open-plan office culture
Regular company events
Continuous professional development through our in-house training programmeIf you’re ready to take the next step in your conveyancing career with a firm that values quality, care, and growth - we'd love to hear from you.To apply for this role or to discuss further, please give me a call on 0161 9147 357 or email t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk