19/03/2025

The job of a conveyancing solicitor is the focus of day three of National Conveyancing Week 2025 with the theme of ‘recruit and retain’ taking centre stage.

Beswicks’ conveyancing team has a combined 80 years’ experience supporting people with all manner of property transactions, so we thought it would be interesting to quiz a couple of them about what made them choose a career in conveyancing. Here’s what they told us:

 

Jaeda Moayedi-Azarpour, Residential Property Associate

What was it that attracted you to conveyancing as a career?

I worked in a few different areas of law during training and after qualification. I returned to conveyancing because I enjoy that the work is technical with no two property titles being the same, but both parties in the transaction are ultimately working towards a common goal.

It’s satisfying to know that you have helped someone during one of the most stressful periods of their lives and have hopefully helped to make it a little easier for them.

What was your route to qualification?

I undertook summer placements while at university completing my law degree and Legal Practice Course. Following university, I worked as a paralegal before securing my training contract. Alongside my training contract I completed my LLM in Legal Practice and graduated from that at the same time as qualifying.

Each year we undertake continuing professional development training courses to make sure that we stay up-to-date on legal changes and can continue to provide a quality service to clients.

What would you say are the key qualities of a good conveyancing and property lawyer?

Conveyancing is fast-paced and there are a lot of moving parts and external components involved in a transaction, from other solicitors and mortgage lenders, to search providers and management companies. It is important to be organised to make sure that all information is gathered and reviewed in a timely manner. Attention to detail is also important to ensure that no stone is left unturned, as missing something can result in delays or even the failure of a transaction.

What can someone embarking on a career in conveyancing expect to encounter?

Anyone wishing to embark on a career in conveyancing should be prepared to read a lot and quite often old, handwritten documents which are hard to decipher! You also have to be able to adapt, problem solve and be responsive to clients’ needs.

Legal changes can be implemented with very little notice, sometimes only a day or two in the case of lender requirements or stamp duty changes, and we have to be able to digest this and advise our clients on the implications in a timely manner.

 

Emma Millington, Head of Conveyancing and Property

What made you decide on a career in conveyancing and property?

I was attracted by the contact with clients and the varied nature of the role.

What qualifications and training did you undertake?

I did a degree in French and Business and qualified as a solicitor by way of a law conversion course followed by the Legal Practice Course and training contract, but there are now many alternative means of qualification.

What are the key personal skills required for your job?

I would say, attention to detail is essential, along with patience and good interpersonal skills

What advice would you give to someone wishing to embark on a career in conveyancing?

Gain good foundations on which to build your knowledge and career. The job is varied and we often come across challenges, so those firm foundations really do pay off and will serve you well.

 

Need more information on conveyancing and property?

For more information on conveyancing and property, contact our Stoke-on-Trent solicitors on 01782 205000, our Altrincham solicitors on 0161 929 8494 or email enquiry@beswicks.com.