paralegal
12 the last 269 days, recently 2023-10-12
Responsibility
- about Franklins - For You | For Business
- the ideal candidate will be supporting our Private Client Solicitors
- the position would suit someone who is approachable, flexible, confident, and accurate
Show more +48 - to liaise with the Department Managers and Department Head to establish daily responsibilities
- taking initial enquiries from clients and booking in appointments via Outlook
- to Liaise with the department Managers and Department Head to establish daily responsibilities
- assisting with the progress of all commercial property transactions from initial instruction to closure
- working within all areas of family law particularly divorce, financial issues following divorce / cohabitation and children issues
- to perform daily tasks which include
- opening and closing files through the Office Management System
- to attend office/department meetings and training sessions as required
- handling confidential client information
- liaising with clients and contacts such as the court, other solicitors, barristers, and other experts
- filling of post and files
- administration tasks such as scanning, photocopying, filing and storage of legal documents
- preparing client documentation
- handling and collating confidential client information
- receiving and issuing correspondence/mail from/to the client and third parties
- filing of post
- use of the Firm office management system
- taking telephone messages for Managers and liaising with clients as appropriate
- drafting court documents and correspondence
- the LLP would be interested in hearing from applicants who have experience working in Private Client, or those who have a genuine desire to work in Private Client
- production of work using the Office Management System
- meeting clients to take messages or arrange appointments
- 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
- time recording all work undertaken
- to liaise with clients both in the office and via telephone discussions
- assist with departmental compliance of anti-money laundering regulations and quality procedures in accordance with Quality Procedures Manuel
- reporting to, receiving and acting upon instruction from the Partners within the Team
- checking and working in accordance with task list and daily reminders
- sending contracts to clients to sign on a sale
- 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
- ensuring that work is produced and signed off and post ready by 4pm
- sending redemption statements to clients
- 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
- to provide cover for other paralegals/assistants during their absence
- requesting searches on a purchase file
- 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
- meeting client to receive documentation or arrange appointments
- typing exchange of contract letters
- management of departmental diary appointment, meetings and room availability
- preparing files for completion and typing completion letters
- use of the Firm’s office management system and the ability to become adept at other relevant systems, such as the court portal
- to attend office / department meetings and training sessions as required
- drafting Legal documentation including but not limited to; Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Declarations of Trust and Probate paperwork. Training will be provided
- 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
- qualification required for the position
- ensure own compliance with Health and Safety regulations as set out by Franklins
- checking and working in accordance with task list and diary reminders
- to provide cover for other paralegals /assistants during their absence
Requirements
- adherence to Quality and Work Management Systems
- good standard of literacy, numeracy and attention to detail
- experience in either residential or commercial property
Show more +22 - minimum of 12 month experience in a residential Paralegal or Secretary position
- experience working in family law – alternatively - experience in civil litigation and a desire to re-train in family law
- flexibility in support of other members of staff
- pleasant manner, flexible and co-operative
- excellent communication skills
- A genuine passion for family law
- to be able to communicate effectively
- ability to work on own initiative and take responsibility for quality of work
- residential Property
- ability to provide outstanding client care, and to treat all clients kindly and considerately
- ability to work in a friendly professional team environment
- good time management skills
- ability to work in a friendly but fast paced and professional team environment
- excellent oral and written communication skills for both internal and external communications
- presentable with excellent telephone manner
- excellent client care
- ability to work to deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner
- good typing skills
- pleasant manner, flexible and co-operate
- ability to work in a friendly but fast paced and professional environment both individually and as part of a team
- good communication Skills
- paralegal: 1 year
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