Senior Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing

An exciting opportunity has presented itself to work in our Residential Conveyancing department in Milton Keynes.

Department:   Residential Conveyancing

Salary:             (Competitive relative to experience)

Location:        Milton Keynes

Job type:        Permanent

Ref No:            MK/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.

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal ideally with 2 – 3 years’ working in a residential property department, familiar with the conveyancing process, meeting deadlines and managing client expectations. The Firm would be keen to hear especially from those who have undertaken the CQS accreditation.

The position would suit an individual who can work well within a busy department, is flexible, approachable and confident.

Key areas and responsibilities for the role:

• Engage with clients over the telephone in a professional & friendly manner
• Manage diary and key dates
• Able to work on freeholds and leaseholds
• Demonstrate the ability to work and assist on both sale and purchase files from the point of file opening to completion, under supervision. This will include, but not limited to, issuing draft contracts, dealing with enquiries, raising searches and completions. Training will be provided.
• Work in accordance with our regulators and the Firms accreditations.

Skills and Experience

• 2 – 3 years’ previous experience working in a residential property department
• Ideally hold the CQS accreditation
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines & show flexibility
• Ability to work in a team
• 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 & Christmas closure
• 4x death in service
• 24 hour employee assistance programme
• Following 3 months with the Firm you will also be eligible to join:
  • The Firm’s pension plan

Hours                                                                                                           

Hours are 09:00 – 17:30  Monday to Friday.

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 MK/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.