Licensed conveyancer or licensed probate practitioner (level 6)
To deliver legal services within conveyancing or probate as an authorised person under the regulation of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
- Qualification level
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6
Equivalent to degree. - Typical duration
- 56 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Legal, finance and accounting
- Maximum funding
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£18,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Also known as
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- Licensed conveyancer
- Licensed probate practitioner
- Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- manage caseload to prioritise client service and working in the clients’ best interests.
- manage relationships with other lawyers and professional third parties using most effective channels to progress caseloads.
- manage clients and their expectations using the most effective channels to ensure clarity of understanding and facilitate clients making informed choices.
- handle points of contact with clients and key milestones in an organised and controlled way to lead the client experience.
- use the principles of law and translate using plain English to provide clarification and explanation of the legal process and standard legal terms.
- organise and manage workflow such as legal files, case management and accounting systems to progress work within service level expectations.
- protect interests of clients to ensure they receive an honest and lawful service.
- manage risk in relation to legal and regulatory liabilities with regards to the client and organisation to satisfactorily discharge all professional obligation and limit exposure to complaints and reputational harm to the organisation.
- manage legal processes adhering to professional, supervisory and regulatory Codes of Conduct.
- deliver a cost-effective service by analysing the financial costs and fees generated by activities to inform good decision making through price transparency. For example operating within the cost-model of the organisation or identifying when fees have exceeded the initial quote and taking mitigating actions.
- apply fraud protection measures and cyber security procedures in relation to transactions.
- undertake “Know Your Client" activities to ensure a clear picture of needs and risks throughout legal transactions.
Full information on Licensed conveyancer or licensed probate practitioner (level 6) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.