Senior Paralegal – New Homes

at  Franklins Solicitors LLP

Are you looking to advance your legal career with a dynamic and forward-thinking firm? With offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton, we have built a reputation as one of the leading law firms in the region, known for our commitment to excellence and client-focused approach.
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Senior Paralegal to join our esteemed New Homes team on a permanent basis, working from our Northampton office. To be considered, you’ll be familiar with sale, purchase, freehold and leasehold transactions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Previous experience within a busy Residential Conveyancing department/New Homes division.
· Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
· Flexibility in support of other members of staff.
· Familiarity with the Lexcel accreditation including completion of file reviews, CAR’s and to follow procedures for case/file management.
· Experience with liaising with clients over the phone and face to face coupled with strong client care skills.

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Northampton NN1 1JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Paralegal: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SP/NH

THE ROLE

We are interested in hearing from candidates who have worked in Residential Conveyancing and/or a New Homes Division. You’ll be able demonstrate your organisational skills, meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment, whilst managing client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· To take initial instructions from clients and open files through the Office Management System.
· To deal with client cases from initial instruction to completion under supervision.
· Liaise with clients both in office meetings and in telephone discussions.
· Receiving and issuing correspondence/mail from/to the client, agents instructed on behalf of the client and third parties.
· Time recording all work undertaken.
· Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of department.
· Adherence to Quality and Work Management Systems.
· To achieve key performance indicator targets, development targets and evaluate marketing of the team.
· Attending outside appointments if required.
· Adhering to the Firm’s compliance obligations.
· Attend training courses as required.