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Paralegal - Bespoke and Commercial Property

We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Commercial Property team on a permanent basis in our Northampton office. The ideal candidate will have a good eye for detail and recent experience in either residential or commercial property.

Department:   Commercial Property

Salary:             (Competitive relative to experience)

Location:        Northampton

Job type:        Permanent

Ref No:            ELM/CPP

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 ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate their organisational skills and prioritisation of work. Be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment, being flexible, proactive and using their initiative at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Taking initial instructions from clients and opening files through the Office Management System
  • Dealing with client cases from initial instruction to completion under supervision
  • Responsibility for post-completion matters
  • Drafting and issuing correspondence
  • Time recording all work undertaken
  • Checking and working in accordance with the task list and diary reminders
  • Providing cover for other members of the team when they are absent
  • Reporting to, receiving and acting upon instructions from the Commercial Property Partner

Required Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner.
  • The candidate must be able to work in an open plan, friendly but fast paced and professional environment.

What you get in return:

Upon joining the Franklins family you will receive:

  • Salary commensurate with experience,
  • 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and Christmas closure,
  • 4 x Death in Service,
  • 24 hour employee assistance programme
  • After completing 3 months with the firm you will also be eligible to join:
    • The Firm’s pension plan

How to apply

Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role, to Emma McNally, Partner and Practice Manager at emma.mcnally@franklins-sols.co.uk. Please ensure you quote the vacancy reference number ELM/CPP.

Please note: Whilst we appreciate the applications received from each and every individual in respect of advertised vacancies, due to the high number of responses received it is not always possible to answer each applicant individually.Â