Job Vacancy We are looking for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join our established Property Litigation team based in Witham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable team covering Property Litigation matters across the East Anglian regions. You will be working alongside an experienced Senior Associate Solicitor as part of a team of five individuals who all specialise in Property Litigation work, covering but not limited to, Commercial and Residential Landlord and Tenant disputes, Adverse Possession claims, Boundary Disputes, Easements, Service Charge disputes, Party Wall Act disputes and Restrictive Covenants. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a varied case load, get involved with projects aimed at increasing our visibility in the market and for the right candidate, an opportunity to head up and deliver an internal business development project. The day to day Managing correspondence and document files for individual client matters according to H&H standards Work to deadlines/targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload Acting for an array of clients for both commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes Develop and maintain relationships with clients and other professional contacts Assisting in resolving matters and providing advice on boundary disputes, Party Wall Act matters, Restrictive Covenants, Easements, Service Charge disputes etc Build, promote and market personal reputation on behalf of the firm for example attending networking events and identifying business development opportunities What experience do I need? The successful candidate will have a background in Litigation and have some background in Property Litigation. The role would ideally suit a candidate with at least 3 years PQE. However, we may consider candidates with less PQE if they are able to demonstrate independent working along with a exposure to broad technical matter types. Examples of typical work you will be involved in Acting on behalf of clients on urgent matters, including injunctions for unlawful evictions and proceedings to recover large sums for damages. Acting on behalf of large developers, commercial companies, and individuals on varied property litigation disputes including lease renewal proceedings, dilapidations, section 146 claims, boundary disputes, easements and restrictive covenants. Acting on behalf of Residential landlords to instigate possession proceedings and undertaking advocacy at Court hearings. Proactively liaising with agents and tenants on behalf of landlords to obtain solutions regarding property management. Acting on behalf of large commercial clients in the first-tier tribunal regarding service charge disputes. What skills should I have? Be a self-motivated and proactive thinker with sound commercial awareness and negotiating skills Excellent communication skills both written and verbal An ethos of team spirit and collaboration who enjoys sharing experience and knowledge with others who are learning Highly organised, with exceptional time management without the sacrifice of accuracy Be able to work accurately and to deadlines/targets Be able to communicate with internal and external clients/contacts professionally and effectively About the company Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large and growing regional law firm with its heart in East Anglia. From seven offices across Essex and Suffolk - including the 14,000 sq ft A12 Commercial Hub at J25 of the A12 - our 200 legal industry professionals work in partnership with clients to provide truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to individuals, businesses and local authorities, the solicitors and support staff at Holmes & Hills take the time to understand clients’ objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach. WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? Competitive basic salary and bonus structure A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team. 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays Medicash cash back scheme after 1 years’ service Life Insurance EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7 Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave Company sick pay Cycle scheme At Holmes & Hills we are proud to have a culture of sharing, collaboration and mutual respect. We are genuine, authentic and down to earth. We are passionate about what we do and how we do it and believe our Values demonstrate the quality and commitment we give to our many clients. These values run through the core of our firm and are fundamental to the development and progression of our 200 highly valued colleagues. We offer a benefits package that we believe gives all of our colleagues a bit of everything but in addition to these material benefits, we also offer the opportunity to work for a progressive, modern and inspiring law firm in a regional area that brings with it, the benefit of a good work/life balance, flexibility and family focussed and with genuine opportunity to progress and develop evidenced by our commitment to our Career Pathway and Training Pathway. About us Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large regional firm of solicitors with seven offices across Essex and Suffolk and over 200 legal professionals across a number of specialist departments. Holmes & Hills works in partnership with clients across East Anglia, including businesses, individuals, families and local authorities, to build long standing relationships, protect clients' interests and support clients' growth and development. Working in partnership with businesses and individuals Holmes & Hills' large team of legal experts work in partnership with individuals and organisations to provide them with truly proactive legal services through personal relationships. Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, we take the time to understand clients' needs and objectives before delivering practical advice through a personal and accessible approach. Independently recognised as a leading law firm Holmes & Hills Solicitors is independently recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners - two independent directories of the UK’s top law firms - as being a leading supplier of legal services in the region. These accreditations give our clients the confidence that the legal advice and representation they receive from Holmes & Hills is some of the best available. Our clients range from established and growing businesses whose brands are recognised and sold around the world and local authorities across the region, through to families and first-time home buyers.