Licensed conveyancer

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• training with a professional body

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Apprenticeship

You could do a technician conveyancer higher apprenticeship, then move onto a licensed conveyancer degree apprenticeship.

Entry requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Work

You could start in a conveyancing office and work your way up by training to become a registered conveyancing technician .

You'll need:

• 6 months' practical experience in a probate or conveyancing practice, in a legal firm or in an organisation offering probate services to the public
• to apply for registration with the Council for Licensed Conveyancers

You could then take the Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice to qualify as a professional conveyancer.

OtherRoutes

You can take the following qualifications through the Council for Licensed Conveyancers :

• Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice Level 4
• Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice Level 6

You can start studying even if you're not working in the legal profession. Each diploma takes around 18 to 24 months to complete, including practical experience.

You may be able to complete these more quickly if you already have a legal qualification, for example:

• law degree
• legal practice course
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
• Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) Level 6 Diploma

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Skills:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• excellent verbal communication skills
• excellent written communication skills
• legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
• knowledge of English language
• active listening skills
• analytical thinking skills
• maths skills
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• the ability to read English
• customer service skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• the ability to use your initiative
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• persuading skills
• thinking and reasoning skills
• business management skills
• knowledge of human resources and employment law
• concentration skills
• a good memory

What you'll do:

Conveyancers are property lawyers who deal with the legal and financial sides of buying and selling property and land.

As a conveyancer, you'll:

• advise clients on the property buying and selling process
• research who legally owns land and property
• conduct searches with local authorities for things that might affect a sale
• draft sale contracts
• talk to mortgage lenders, estate agents and solicitors
• check financial records
• prepare leases and transfer documents
• keep buyers and sellers up to date with progress of a sale
• make sure property taxes are paid
• maintain accurate records
• deal with exchange of contracts to complete a sale

Location : You could work in an office or at a client's business.

Salary:

Starter : £20,000
Experienced : £45,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

36 - 40 hours a week

Working Pattern is 9am to 5pm

Career Path:

With experience, you could manage a conveyancing department in a large company, or set up your own conveyancing firm.

You could also take further training to become a solicitor.