Conveyancing Assistant Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and organised Conveyancing Assistant to join our Oldham office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in residential conveyancing, offering hands-on training in client onboarding, preparing conveyancing quotations, and supporting a wide range of property transactions.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Paralegal (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, times between 8am to 5pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Working closely with senior staff and using our case management system, you will assist fee earners with residential sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and post-completion matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with client onboarding and conveyancing quotations
• Carrying out AML and compliance checks
• Preparing and issuing contract packs
• Managing enquiries and correspondence
• Updating clients, estate agents, and third parties throughout transactions
• Supporting post-completion processes
• Liaising with the accounts team to assist with financial processing
• Maintaining accurate records on the case management system

Where you'll work

King Street Buildings
39 Manchester Street
Oldham
OL8 1DH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

Training course

Paralegal (level 3)

What you'll learn

• assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
• conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
• solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
• present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
• assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
• assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
• communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
• organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
• carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
• use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
• apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
• undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
• assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders’ best interests.
• assist in administering procedures using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
• conduct legal research using selected sources such as legal databases.
• solve legal technical problems within their remit and escalating as needed.
• present findings from legal research in line with organisational expectations.
• assist in applying the principles of Law to stakeholder cases.
• assist with legal matters and transactions within the organisation.
• communicate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
• organise and administer workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
• carry out file management activities such as prepare and collate bundles, take and file accurate notes, close and review files, maintain databases and version control.
• use a range of digital tools and technologies, for example to draft legal documents, conduct legal research, carry out data analysis and collaborate with others.
• apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions, keeping up to date with approaches.
• undertake activities to ensure a clear picture of a stakeholder’s needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
• assess risks and benefits to the stakeholder of different options and making recommendations to senior team members to ensure that they work in the stakeholders’ best interests.

Training schedule

Off-the-job training will take place one day a week at Oldham College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4-9 (A*-C))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Other requirements

• Previous experience in conveyancing or legal administration is beneficial