Job Vacancy The candidate will be working alongside an experienced Partner as part of a larger Private Client team and joining a forward-thinking firm in a period of exciting growth and expansion. Dependent on experience, you will have your own caseload, and assist on larger scale claims. Recent examples of work the team has acted on: Settlement at mediation of a multi-party case for financial provision involving issues of domicile, foreign assets, infant parties and validity of marriage. Representing a client bringing a claim to establish their beneficial interest in an estate. Advising multiple beneficiaries on a claim enforcing a charge upon a property to enhance their share of an estate. Advising as to the entering and removal of caveats. Representing adult children on their claims for financial provision. Negotiating deeds of variation when concerns over testamentary capacity and undue influence have arisen. Representing clients in successfully proving wills have been invalidly executed. Representing an adult child on a claim for estoppel. WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED? The role would suit a newly qualified to 2 year PQE solicitor and who ideally will have some knowledge and experience of contentious probate work or have undertaken private client and/or litigation seats during the course of their training contract. However, we are open to receiving applications from more experienced general litigators who wish to hone their knowledge within this sector and/or those who already have additional specialist experience in contentious probate. You must have a desire to specialise in this fascinating and thriving area of law. WHAT SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES SHOULD I HAVE? Strong communication skills Pro-active thinker Great marketing and networking skills Self-motivated An empathetic manner WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? 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 develop and progression of our 200 highly valued colleagues. We off 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.