Trainee Conveyancer (Property Lawyer) Leeds Upto £24,000 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday Start 18th NOVEMBER 2024 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 November on our new best-in-class programme in Leeds BENEFITS Competitive Salary, 25 Days Holiday (Plus 8 Days Public Holiday), Pension, Option to Buy or Sell Holiday, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay, Free Conveyancing Legals, Home Working options after 12 months service & Retail Discounts Plus Many More THE JOB 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 Leeds presents you with a chance to be able to train to do this job WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING You will be guided over an initial 12-month period from our central Leeds 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’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 Leeds, and able to start work this November. No prior legal academic qualifications are required for this role. OUR PEOPLE Simplify believes diversity brings benefits for our clients, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation. ABOUT US Simplify is the UK’s leading conveyancing and property services business, comprising nine businesses which include some of the largest conveyancing law firms in the UK, two leading independent property services businesses as well as being the market-leading direct to consumer online conveyancer. If this opportunity to become a Trainee Property Lawyer in Leeds is something that you’re exited to learn more about, submit your CV now, and we’ll be in touch THIS IS NOT A TRAINING CONTRACT