Trainee Conveyancer (Property Lawyer) MANCHESTER NO PRIOR LEGAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Upto £24,000 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday Start MAY 2025 Are you looking for a truly outstanding opportunity to begin a career in the legal industry? Without a requirement for previous legal experience, we are proud to be able to offer an opportunity to learn on the job and have a clear path to earning £35,000 within 5 years We are looking for a group of 20 ambitious Trainee Property Lawyers to join us this May on our new best-in-class programme in Manchester Why Choose Simplify? At Simplify, we’re committed to fostering growth and professional development for all our Conveyancers. With support from our in-house Learning and Development team and a state-of-the-art digital learning platform, we provide you with the tools to expand your expertise and advance your career. The Job of a Trainee Property Lawyer (CONVEYANCER) The process of buying or selling a residential property is a major milestone in the lives of many people An essential part of this process is provided by the legal team that puts all the necessary legal structure in place You may know of this role being handled by a Solicitor, Lawyer or a Legal Executive. Our Trainee Property Lawyer opportunity in Manchester presents you with a chance to be able to train to do this job What will you be doing? You will be guided over an initial 12-month period from our central Manchester office by a dedicated learning and development, training team working with a Conveyancing Manager, Deputy Conveyancing Manager and experienced colleagues already within the business. You will learn about the full legal process of buying and selling residential property (houses, flats, apartments…) We will teach you about the necessary laws, documents and forms that are crucial in the legal process, contracts, and all other aspects of Residential Conveyancing. You will understand that communication is key; with customers and clients but also with colleagues internally, and externally to make sure that the process is a smooth and efficient journey. We will support your learning throughout your time with us and offer you the opportunity to gain a recognised industry qualification via further learning after your initial 12 months Requirements You do not need a legal academic background for this role You’ll need to be a customer focused communicator You’ll enjoy interacting with people and be able to enjoy helping clients and solving issues You might have worked in a customer service environment. Maybe you’ve worked in retail or hospitality. Perhaps you’ve worked in another field, and you’re ready to experience something different and find a long-term career in the legal industry. All that we require is dedication, and an engaging personality that will help us to help the thousands of home buyers and sellers across the UK We welcome all applications from interested people able to commute to our office-based Trainee Property Lawyer role in Manchester and able to start work in May 2025 Benefits of Working at Simplify as a Trainee Property Lawyer (CONVEYANCER) Competitive Salary Hybrid / Home Working flexibility (after 12 months) 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 Public Holidays) Pension Scheme Option to Buy/Sell Holiday Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free Conveyancing Services & Retail Discounts, plus much more Our Commitment to Diversity At Simplify, we believe that diversity enhances our business, enriches our workplace culture, and drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. As the UK’s leading conveyancing and property services business, we are proud to operate nine businesses, including some of the country’s largest conveyancing firms, alongside market-leading property services and direct-to-consumer conveyancing solutions THIS IS NOT AN SRA TRAINING CONTRACT