Trainee Legal Executive – Residential Property

Job description

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

27-06-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English