We have an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Family Solicitor to join our Family department on a permanent basis, in our Northampton/Milton Keynes office. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years post qualification experience.
Department: Â Â Family Â
Salary:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (Competitive relative to experience)
Location: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Milton Keynes/Northampton
Job type:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Permanent
Ref No:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ELM/FS
Closing Date:Â Â 1st December 2021
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 a Family Law department and have upwards of 8 years PQE experience. The successful candidate should be competent in advising clients on matrimonial finances, Trusts of land disputes between unmarried couples, as well as child arrangements and maintenance issues.
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
·      To take instruction from clients and open files through the Office Management System
·      To deal with clients’ cases from initial instruction to completion under supervision
·      Liaise with client both in person or remote meetings and in telephone discussions
·      Receiving and issuing correspondence / mail from / to the client and third parties
·      Time recording all work undertaken
·      Attending on outside appointments to include court hearings, client visits etc as required
·      Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of department
Required Skills and Experience:
·      8 Years + PQE.
·      Experience in advising high net worth clients.
·      Experience in Trust disputes under TOLATA, child arrangements and maintenance issues.
·      Excellent communication skills are essential.
·      Ability to work to tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner.
·      Adherence to quality and work management systems
·      Achievement of targets.
·      The candidate must be able to work in an open plan, friendly but fast paced and professional environment.
·      Effective cross selling of services
What you get in return
Upon joining the Franklins family you will receive:
·      Salary competitive and commensurate with experience,
·      25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays and Christmas closure,
·      4 x Death in Service,
·      24 hour employee assistance programme
·      Contribution to parking
·      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 Emily Carrington or Emma McNally, Partner and Practice Manager at emma.mcnally@franklins-sols.co.uk. Please ensure you quote the vacancy reference number ELM/FS
Closing date for applications: 1st December 2021
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. Therefore, if you have not had a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications it means that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
