Paralegal

Franklins Solicitors LLP; Northampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Northampton is seeking a Paralegal for their New Homes Division. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in residential conveyancing, organizational skills, and a commitment to client care. Responsibilities include managing daily tasks, liaising with clients, and supporting department activities. The firm offers a supportive environment for professional development, flexibility, and an opportunity to engage in community activities. Join a dedicated team and contribute to legal excellence in the region.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

24-hour employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

Discount on legal services

Qualifications

• Pleasant manner, flexible and co-operative.
• Ability to take responsibility for quality of work.
• Experience in Residential Conveyancing or New Homes Division.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with department Managers to establish daily responsibilities.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Perform daily tasks including filing of post.
• Liaise with clients via office and telephone discussions.
• Ensure work is produced and signed off by 4pm.

Skills

Good standard of literacy

Attention to detail

Good time management skills

Excellent client care

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

Paralegal - New Homes

The Role

The LLP would be interested in hearing from applicants who have worked in a Residential Conveyancing or New Homes Division. The ideal candidate who be able demonstrate their organisational skills, meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment, whilst managing client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• To Liaise with the department Managers and Department Head to establish daily responsibilities.
• To attend office/department meetings and training sessions as required.
• To perform daily tasks which include.
• Filing of post.
• Production of work using the Office Management System.
• To liaise with clients both in the office and via telephone discussions.
• Checking and working in accordance with task list and daily reminders
• Ensuring that work is produced and signed off and post ready by 4pm.
• To provide cover for other paralegals/assistants during their absence.
• Meeting clients to receive documentation.
• Supporting the Firm with brand awareness activities, including networking, events and content for the website and social media channels.

Required Skills And Experience

• Good standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail.
• Pleasant manner, flexible and co-operative.
• Ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for quality of work.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent client care.

Why join us?

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.

Our Benefits

• 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.