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A day in the life of…an Associate Partner, Conveyancing Department
I’m Denise Watson, an Associate Partner in our Conveyancing Department based at our Northampton office.
I joined Franklins at the age of 16 on a Youth Training Scheme, which nowadays would be similar to an apprenticeship. The Scheme lasted a year and when it finished, I was taken on as a permanent member of staff.
Initially, I was an Office Junior and assisted with some reception duties. I then started helping out generally within the Conveyancing team and was trained in-house by Keith Wyld, one of the founders of Franklins, as well as studying with the Institute of Legal Executives.
I’m very grateful to Franklins for the opportunities they have given me and I’m proud to be able to say that I started my career journey as an Office Junior and worked my way up through the ranks to Associate Partner, specialising in Residential Conveyancing.
I now manage a dedicated team of five who handle all aspects of Residential Conveyancing, not only serving the local markets but advising clients all over the country on new home purchases and affordable housing.
There is no typical day for me, apart from what I call ‘the legal bits.’ This is where I review paperwork for the properties we are buying and selling for our Clients. I check over all the legal aspects that might affect the property and contact the Client to discuss any issues.
The varied bit of my job comes when I’m doing ‘the communication bit.’ This involves phone calls and emails to Clients and property professionals who are all part of the process.
For many people, moving house is a very daunting and stressful process. We strive to keep all parties within the process up-to-date at every step, getting in touch with them to let them know what is happening and what needs to happen. I enjoy dealing with what looks like a really difficult issue, finding a solution and resolving the situation. I want to have happy Clients!
Franklins is like my extended family, I’ve not worked anywhere else and only took a few years out when looking after my young children.
They have supported, trained and coached me into being the best I possibly can be. If there is anyone that is thinking of joining Franklins, I would highly recommend them as being great employers, you just need to look at the many staff who have been with the Firm for years.
To find out more about how Denise and her team can help you with the purchase of your new home, call 01604 828282 or email CONDXW@franklins-sols.co.uk
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