Dispute Resolution Paralegal

Department:    Dispute Resolution

Salary:             Competitive relative to experience

Location:         Northampton

Job type:         Full-Time, Permanent  

Ref No:            DRPL/NH

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 and CQS. 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 with an ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure assisting on a varied caseload.

Key Responsibilities

·       To liaise with Department Manager and Department head to establish daily responsibilities

·       Taking telephone messages and liaising with clients as appropriate

·       Checking and working in accordance with task list and diary reminders

·       Assisting with research on a variety of legal issues

·       To provide cover in the department as required

·       Meeting Clients to take messages or arrange appointments

·       To attend office / department meetings and training sessions as required

·       Ability to travel between offices for hearings as required

Required Skills and Experience:

·       Experience of working in a dispute resolution team on contentious matters;

·       Experience in conducting legal research;

·       Good standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail

·       Pleasant manner, flexible and co-operative

·       Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for quality of work

·       Good time management

·       Excellent client care

·       Good communication skills

·       Good typing skills (audio / copy)

·       Flexibility in support of other members of staff

General

·       Assist with departmental compliance of anti-money laundering  regulations and quality procedures in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual

·       Ensure high standard of file management and awareness of essential procedures such as time recording, cost estimates and invoicing

·       Observance of procedures in accordance with the Office Manual and conditions of employment

·       Ensure own compliance with Health and Safety regulations as set out by Franklins

·       To maintain and where possible, improve all office standards

·       Assisting clients in suppyling Identity documents

·       Sending payment links

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 DRPL/NH.

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.

We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.