Conveyancing Manager / Fee Earner

Franklins Solicitors; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Franklins Solicitors as a Qualified Solicitor in Residential Conveyancing, where your experience will be leveraged to manage caseloads and a team in a dynamic, supportive environment. Enjoy benefits including flexible working patterns, professional development, and community volunteer opportunities while making a meaningful impact in the local legal landscape.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discount on legal services

Pension scheme eligibility after probation

Death in Service benefit

24-hour employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing caseload and client expectations.
• Successfully complete 40 cases a month.
• Adhere to compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team and caseload effectively.
• Ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high client care standards.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Client Care Skills

Team Management

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer

Job description

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

Required Skills and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer
• Proven experience in managing caseload, coupled with strong client care skills.
• Successfully complete 40 cases a month.
• Manage and develop a small team.
• Adhere to the Firm’s compliance obligations.
• Maintain personal training and development.
  

Training and development: At Franklins, we recognise and nurture talent. If you wish to study for professional qualifications and courses, we’ll encourage and support this where relevant. In fact, several of our senior employees started in junior roles and progressed through the firm.

Flexibility: We understand that everyone’s personal circumstances are different. We strive to support this through allowing flexible working patterns where possible.

Be part of a team: We believe it’s important to build a positive rapport with your colleagues and to get to know teams in other departments. We therefore organise team-wide and company-wide events throughout the year, offering opportunities to get to know your colleagues outside of the work environment.

Community spirit: We strive to make a difference in the communities we serve and actively support a number of local charities including Willen Hospice, Cynthia Spencer Hospice, local food banks and many others. We also offer employees the opportunity to take a Volunteering day to support a local charity.

Location: Our centrally located offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton are located a short walk from shops and restaurants.

24-hour employee assistance programme: Offering support on a wide range of topics.

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. You’ll also get a day off for your birthday!
• 24-hour employee assistance programme.
• Discount on legal services.

After completing 3 months with the firm you will also be eligible to join:

Pension scheme: Upon completing your probationary period, you’ll be invited to join our pension scheme.

Death in Service: Should the worst happen, we offer 4 x Death in Service, for peace of mind.

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.