Trainee Solicitor / Newly Qualified Solicitor – Residential Property

Role Details

Title: Trainee Solicitor or Newly Qualified Solicitor
Department: Residential Property
Location: Onsite – Head Office in Nuneaton
Working Hours: Full time
Work pattern: Monday to Friday
Contract Term: Permanent
Salary: Competitive

Role Summary

We are looking to recruit a talented and driven individual to join our Residential
Property team, either as a trainee solicitor or a newly qualified solicitor.

The successful candidate will gain broad, hands-on experience across a range of
residential conveyancing matters, which may include freehold and leasehold sales and
purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity and new-build transactions.

You will work closely with experienced members of the department and receive the
supervision, guidance and support needed to develop your technical knowledge,
practical skills and confidence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is
committed to building a long-term career in residential property law.

What We Offer:

• Specialist Experience: You will work solely within our Residential Property

• Clear Career Development: Trainees will receive structured support on their

• Mentorship and Supervision: You will work alongside an experienced and

• Client Contact: You will have opportunities to develop strong client

• Long-Term Opportunities: We have a strong track record of retaining our

Eligibility Requirements

Applications are welcomed from candidates who meet one of the following criteria:

• Trainee Solicitor applicants: You must have passed SQE1 before submitting

• Newly Qualified Solicitor applicants: You must be qualified, or due to qualify

What We’re Looking For:

• Academic Achievement: A minimum 2:1 degree and a solid academic record.
  

• Interest in Residential Property: A genuine desire to develop a career in

• Strong Communication Skills: The ability to communicate clearly and

• Attention to Detail: A careful and methodical approach, with the ability to

• Organisation and Time Management: The ability to prioritise competing

• Commercial Awareness: An understanding of the importance of providing a

• Positive and Proactive Approach: Enthusiasm, flexibility, initiative and a

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive firm that invests in the development
of its people. Whether you are beginning your period of recognised training or taking
the first step in your career as a qualified solicitor, you will be given the opportunity to
grow, develop and establish yourself within our Residential Property department.

To Apply

Please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining whether you are applying as
a trainee solicitor or a newly qualified solicitor, why you are interested in a career in
residential property law and why you would like to work at LDJ in particular.

Please also provide details of any relevant legal or conveyancing experience and any
extracurricular activities that have helped you develop the skills required for the role.

Trainee solicitor applicants should confirm that they have passed SQE1 and are now
studying the SQE2.

Newly qualified solicitor applicants should provide details of their residential
conveyancing seat, including its duration and the experience gained.

Please submit your CV with a covering letter to Mr Craig Everitt, Practice Manager, at:
craig.everitt@ldjsolicitors.co.uk.