Legal technician - conveyancing technician or probate technician
Level 4 · HigherLegal, finance and accounting 2 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
A legal technician working as a conveyancing technician or probate technician provides specialist technical support in a law firm or legal services organisation, handling property transactions or estate administration under supervision. At level 4, apprentices develop detailed knowledge of the relevant law and procedure alongside client care and legal drafting skills. The apprenticeship leads to licensed conveyancer, licensed probate practitioner, or paralegal career paths.
On the job
What you’ll learn
The law and procedure governing residential conveyancing or probate and estate administration
How to carry out searches, enquiries, and due diligence in property or estate matters
Legal drafting skills including preparing standard form contracts, deeds, or applications
Anti-money laundering obligations and client identity verification requirements
HM Land Registry processes and how to register title and transfers
Client care skills including managing expectations through a transaction
Use of specialist case management and document management software
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Open new matters, carry out AML checks, and set up client files
Obtain and review searches including local authority, environmental, and drainage
Draft and send standard correspondence and legal documents under supervision
Chase third parties including solicitors, agents, and lenders to progress matters
Calculate completion figures or estate accounts with supervision
Liaise with clients by phone and email to give updates and request information
Submit applications to HM Land Registry or the Probate Registry accurately
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 4 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 5/6 apprenticeship or a more senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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