Property Apprentice

Attwells Solicitors LLP; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Colchester is offering a Property Apprenticeship aimed at developing the next generation of Property Lawyers. In this role, you will support the team with a mix of administrative and legal tasks while studying with a provider one day per week. The apprenticeship will provide practical experience that will culminate in achieving a Licensed Conveyancer status. Ideal candidates will have A-levels and GCSEs in English and Maths, as well as a positive and willing attitude towards learning.

Qualifications

• A-levels: CCC or equivalent.
• Five GCSEs at Level 4 (c) or above including English and Maths.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.
• Friendly and caring attitude.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team with a mix of administrative and legal work.
• Managing a Conveyancing caseload with support.
• Reviewing property title documents and mortgages.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Friendly and caring attitude

Positive ‘can-do’ attitude

Strong willingness to learn

Education

A-levels: CCC or equivalent

Five GCSEs at Level 4 (c) or above including English and Maths

Job description

Established in 2007, Attwells Solicitors is a leading law firm in East Anglia with offices in Suffolk and Essex and a boutique office in London. We pride ourselves on offering plain‑English legal advice and award‑winning customer service. As a modern, dynamic and diverse firm we are passionate about our people’s development, breaking down barriers for entry into the profession and providing autonomy for our team to shape their own future in a thriving environment. We have ambitious plans to double our headcount between 2021 and 2031.

• Attwells has outstanding customer service and has won many awards;
• We care about our people as a family and work/life balance is of utmost importance to us;
• We operate as one big team and interact socially and regularly; and
• We are highly professional but personable at the same time (Check out some of our recent TikToks).

Our Working Day

Office hours are 9:00‑17:00 Monday to Friday, with flexible working options available to work 8:00‑16:00, 9:00‑17:00 or 10:00‑18:00. This constitutes a 37.5‑hour working week. The position is in our Colchester office.

The Role

The Property Apprenticeship will provide you with the knowledge, skills, qualifications and understanding required to be a Property Lawyer. You will work from our London office supporting the team with a mix of administrative and legal work and will have the equivalent to one day per week studying with our chosen provider.

Over the course of the apprenticeship you will obtain a CLC. At the end of the apprenticeship you will become a Licensed Conveyancer, with at least 4 years of practical experience. You will gain experience in managing a Conveyancing caseload with support from your Line Manager and Training Manager. This will include reviewing property title documents, mortgages and much more.

The Candidate

• A‑levels: CCC or equivalent.
• Five GCSEs at Level 4 (c) or above including English and Maths.
• Ability to work independently whilst also being a team player.
• Friendly and caring attitude.
• Positive ‘can‑do’ attitude.
• Strong willingness to learn and ability to absorb constructive criticism effectively.