Switalskis Solicitors Limited - Full-time Permanent
ABOUT US
Switalskis is an award-winning law firm listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 11 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.
A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.
THE ROLE
As a Legal Secretary in our Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) team, you will play a vital role in supporting the team with administrative support, mainly within the Mental Health team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assisting solicitors providing them with dedicated administrative support on Court of Protection and Mental Health matters.
* Conducting legal research and drafting documents.
* Liaising with clients and keeping them informed about their case progress.
* Handling administrative tasks, including file management, document organisation, and scheduling.
* Preparing and formatting legal documents.
* Ensuring the smooth daily running of the department.
This role is based from our Wakefield office with a mixture of home and office working.
What you’ll bring
We’re seeking candidates who can demonstrate:
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or a strong enthusiasm for legal work.
* Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
Click the link below to submit your application and a member of the team will be in touch. For any questions please contact Recruitment@Switalskis.com
Supplemental Pay
* Annual Bonus
* Long Service Award days – 1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)
* Training and development
* Wellness packages
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay
* Group Insurances for Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection
* Apprenticeship Funding for training and development
* All Company equipment will be supplied for Hybrid working
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