Conveyancing Assistant Apprentice
GRUBER GARRATT
Oldham (OL8 1DH)
Closes in 17 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 May 2026
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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
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£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
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Monday to Friday
8am to 5pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 8 June 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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:
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
About this employer
We've been serving Oldham and Greater Manchester since 1982. That's over 40 years helping local people through difficult legal situations, from house purchases to serious injury claims to complex family disputes.
We're now one of the largest law firms in the area, with 8 partners, 65 staff, and 6 offices across Oldham, Ashton, Radcliffe, Stalybridge, Worsley and Newton Heath.
We're Oldham's largest Legal Aid provider.
After this apprenticeship
- Full time employment for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE OLDHAM COLLEGE
Deborah Wynn
deborah.wynn@oldham.ac.uk
01617853586
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030904.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)