About Franklins
Franklins Solicitors LLP is one of the foremost solicitors in the Midlands and is highly quality assured having achieved accreditation to ISO 9001 and The Law Society quality accreditation, Lexcel. Established in 1982, the Firm has offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton and employs over 100 staff offering expertise in: Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Debt Recovery, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Mediation, Wills, Trusts and Probate.
We set our own standards above and beyond what is expected in the legal profession and believe that excellence is not an exception, but routine in dealing with every client and their individual needs. This mentality runs through to our core values of passion, excellence, trust and united, which relate to our key strength and differentiator in the marketplace, our people. We are committed to recognising and developing talented individuals to provide a first-class client service that sets us apart from the vast majority of other law firms and legal service providers.
The Role
The LLP would be interested in hearing from applicants who have worked in Residential Conveyancing. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate their organisational skills, meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment, whilst managing client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
1. To liaise with the department Managers and Department Head to establish daily responsibilities.
2. To attend office/department meetings and training sessions as required.
3. To perform daily tasks which include:
4. Filing of post.
5. Production of work using the Office Management System.
6. To liaise with clients both in the office and via telephone discussions.
7. Checking and working in accordance with task list and daily reminders.
8. Ensuring that work is produced and signed off and post ready by 4pm.
9. To provide cover for other paralegals/assistants during their absence.
10. Meeting clients to receive documentation.
11. Supporting the Firm with brand awareness activities, including networking, events and content for the website and social media channels.
Required Skills and Experience:
1. Good standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail.
2. Pleasant manner, flexible and co-operative.
3. Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for quality of work.
4. Good time management skills.
5. Excellent client care.
6. Good typing skills (audio/copy).
7. Flexibility in support of other members of staff.
What you get in return
1. 25 days holiday per annum (in addition to statutory days) and an extra day off for your birthday.
2. Social events throughout the year.
3. Death in Service 4 x your annual salary.
4. 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme.
5. Company Pension Plan (after a qualifying period).
6. Discount on Legal Services 20% for Franklins employees and 10% for family and friends.
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