At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Mental Health and Court of Protection teams with administrative tasks and client interactions.
- Company: Award-winning law firm, recognised as one of the best places to work.
- Benefits: Annual bonus, wellness packages, training opportunities, and enhanced parental pay.
- Other info: Flexible working options available after training, with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, confident communication, and experience in a solicitor’s practice.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Switalskis Solicitors Limited is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year. Established in 1993, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 12 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
You will support our Mental Health and Court of Protection teams, working closely with fee earners to provide high-quality administrative support and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department. You will also be a point of contact for clients, delivering a professional and welcoming experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing administrative and secretarial support to the Mental Health and Court of Protection teams
- Audio typing, file management, and maintaining accurate records
- Managing diaries, telephone calls, and correspondence
- Handling client enquiries, including new enquiries, in a professional manner
- Supporting the efficient daily operation of the department
This role is based at our Huddersfield office and may be full or part time. The role will be office based, with the option to move to a hybrid working arrangement once you are fully trained and comfortable in the role. As the role would be suitable for a part time employee, please indicate your preferred working pattern.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good typing skills and IT literacy
- Ability to manage confidential information appropriately
- A flexible, team-focused approach to work
- Experience working in a solicitor’s practice
- Familiarity with legal case management systems (including CCMS)
- Experience using legal word processing software
Supplemental Pay and Benefits
- Annual Bonus
- Long Service Award days – 1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)
- Paid Professional subscriptions
- 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
