Junior Secretary- Private Client

An exciting opportunity has presented itself to work in our Private Client department in Northampton.

Department:   Private Client

Salary:             (Competitive relative to experience)

Location:        Northampton

Job type:        Permanent

Ref No:            NH/ELM

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 role will consist of file administration, client contract, dictation, post duties and diary management.

The position would suit somebody who is approachable, flexible, confident, accurate and has an eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence and documents from digital dictation (BigHand)
• Prepare and create client documentation
• File correspondence and relevant documentation retained in client files
• Manage the case management system
• Record and manage time and billing on behalf of the fee earner
• Engage with clients via phone and face to face
• Undertake diary management

Required Skills and Experience:

• Accurate typing speed

• Accuracy
• Attention to detail

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,
• 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 NH/ELM.

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.