We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Commercial Property department on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have a good eye for detail and recent experience in either residential or commercial property.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner.
• The candidate must be able to work in an open plan, friendly but fast paced and professional environment.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US…

Franklins Solicitors is one of the leading law firms serving Northampton, Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas, distinguished by our unwavering commitment to excellence. Since our establishment in 1982, we have grown to employ over 100 dedicated professionals across our offices in Central Milton Keynes and Northampton.
Our reputation for quality is underscored by our prestigious accreditations: ISO 9001, CQS and The Law Society’s Lexcel. We specialise in a comprehensive range of legal services, including Corporate Services, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Legal Process Outsourcing, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Residential Property, Wills, Trusts, and Probate.
At Franklins, we pride ourselves on exceeding industry standards and making exceptional service our norm. Our core values passion, excellence, trust, and unity—reflect our belief that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing talented individuals and ensuring that our clients receive unparalleled service.
If you are looking to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment, where your skills will be recognised and developed, Franklins Solicitors LLP is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a team that sets the benchmark for legal services in the region.
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 submitting your application it means that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northampton NN1 5AT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

THE ROLE

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

• Taking initial instructions from clients and opening files through the Office Management System
• Dealing with client cases from initial instruction to completion under supervision
• Responsibility for post-completion matters
• Drafting and issuing correspondence
• Time recording all work undertaken
• Checking and working in accordance with the task list and diary reminders
• Providing cover for other members of the team when they are absent
• Reporting to, receiving and acting upon instructions from the Commercial Property Partner