Job Vacancy
Holmes & Hills Solicitors is a large and growing regional law firm with its heart in East Anglia. From six offices across Essex and Suffolk - including the brand new 14,000 sq ft A12 Commercial Hub at J25 of the A12 - our 140 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.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Residential Solicitor, or Chartered Legal Executive to join our growing team
Day to day you will be handling a varied caseload that will encompass the full spectrum of conveyancing matters including sales, purchases, re-mortgages on freehold and leasehold property, lease extensions and Transfers of Equity, Transfers of Part, Small development sales. You should also have proven knowledge of trust matters and their impact on residential property transactions.
You will have a proven track record in delivering high quality conveyancing work under minimal supervision.
Our employees are encouraged to be involved in business development and marketing, so the successful candidate must be commercially aware and possess excellent relationship building and communication skills.
WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?
This role will therefore suit an experienced 5 year + PQE Residential Property Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive who is looking for the opportunity to grow and develop their career.
The right candidate will have excellent client care skills and be able to take a flexible approach to meeting clients' expectations of client contact. They must be confident and competent in technical aspects of Residential Property and Land Law and not just the process itself.
You should also have proven knowledge of trust matters and their impact on residential property transactions.
You will have a proven track record in delivering high quality conveyancing work under minimal supervision.
WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?
* Strong communication skills
* Self-motivated
* Commercially aware and client focused
* Team player
* Flexible approach to client service
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
Great basic salary and benefits package along with a relaxed, supportive and flexible work environment.
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.