Franklins Solicitors LLP

Overview

Franklins Solicitors LLP is a regional, full-service law firm serving individuals, families and businesses from offices in Milton Keynes and Northampton. Founded in 1982, the firm positions itself around a 'Law for Life' approach that emphasises long-term client relationships, practical advice and community engagement (notably the Franklins £50 Challenge). It holds multiple quality accreditations (Lexcel, ISO 9001, CQS, Cyber Essentials Plus) and promotes a people-focused culture with approachable partners and structured professional development for staff.

• Headquarters: Milton Keynes, Ashton House
• Founded: 1982
• Offices: 3

Values & Culture

Practice Areas

• Real Estate
• Corporate & M&A
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Employment
• Family Law
• Private Client & Wealth
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Commercial Contracts
• Intellectual Property
• Housing & Social Housing

Geographic Focus: Strong local and regional focus in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes with services for clients across the UK; acts for local businesses, community organisations and individuals and supports some national matters for business clients (the firm describes 'local presence, national reach').

Training Contract

Franklins offers a structured training contract designed to deliver experience across a range of practice areas with ongoing learning and mentoring. The firm places emphasis on early responsibility and direct client contact. Many trainees start as Paralegals (the firm usually asks candidates to complete at least six months in a Paralegal role before applying) so the pathway integrates paralegal experience into the route to qualification. To apply, please send your CV and a tailored covering letter to: recruitment@franklins-sols.co.uk.

• Academic Requirements: A minimum 2:1 degree. Experience in customer service or other client-facing roles is advantageous.

Seat Options

• Real Estate
• Corporate & M&A
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Employment
• Family Law
• Private Client & Wealth
• Insolvency & Restructuring
• Commercial Contracts

Mentorship

Trainees are supported by experienced colleagues and approachable Partners; the firm emphasises ongoing mentoring, structured development and guidance from senior lawyers throughout the training contract.

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What Franklins Solicitors LLP Looks For

Key Competencies

• A minimum 2:1 degree
• Genuine interest in client-focused legal work
• Strong communication skills
• Professionalism and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Customer/client service experience (advantageous)

Evidence Signals

• Paralegal experience within the firm or comparable client-facing roles
• Customer service or other client-facing employment
• Demonstrable commitment to long-term career development
• Engagement in local/community initiatives or pro bono activities

Benefits & Wellbeing

• Competitive salary (relative to experience) for roles
• Pension scheme
• Death in service cover
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working where possible
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid volunteering day each year
• Regular social events
• Structured training and professional development

Wellbeing

Access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme; firm-wide wellbeing initiatives and encouragement of volunteering and charitable activity.

Awards & Recognition

• Lexcel accreditation
• ISO 9001 accreditation (accredited since 1996)
• Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
• Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
• Named Legal Firm of the Year at the Northamptonshire Business Excellence Awards

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The firm states a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and reviews its Corporate Social Responsibility Policy annually. It aims to create a workplace where individuals feel valued, respected and supported to grow.

• Volunteer Day (paid volunteering day for employees)
• Franklins £50 Challenge (community fundraising campaign)
• MK Food Reach
• Northants Food Reach
• Make a Will Month

Pro Bono

Community and pro-bono style initiatives include Make a Will Month and other charity-focused activities; employees are encouraged to give back through fundraising and volunteer days.

Innovation

Franklins emphasises secure and structured processes (Cyber Essentials Plus; ISO 9001) and invests in process-driven quality assurance across the firm. The firm highlights robust IT and cyber security practices but does not list specific legal-tech platforms or tools on the provided pages.

• Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
• ISO 9001 — structured processes and continual improvement

Quick Application Angles

• Emphasise your client service experience and local knowledge: the firm values client-focused, relationship-driven lawyers and often develops trainees from Paralegal hires.
• Highlight a 2:1 degree and concrete examples of attention to detail and professionalism in your covering letter—these are explicit academic and behavioural requirements.
• Reference the firm's 'Law for Life' ethos and community work (for example, the Franklins £50 Challenge) to show cultural fit and interest in long-term local engagement.
• Mention the firm’s accreditations (Lexcel, CQS, ISO 9001) to demonstrate you understand and value process-driven, quality-assured client service.