Switalskis Solicitors Limited
Full-time Permanent
ABOUT US
Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed inThe Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.
Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with afocus on childcare law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield.Since then, we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 peoplewho provide a wide array of specialist legal services.
A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that caresand is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Aswell as being crowned Large Firm of the Year 2026 at the Yorkshire LegalAwards, we have also been named in the top 50 fastest growing companies inYorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join ourhighly regarded Clinical Negligence team in York. You will work closely withexperienced lawyers, supporting a wide range of clinical negligence matterswhile receiving ongoing training and development. You’ll gain exposure tocomplex and rewarding cases, helping clients who have suffered as a result ofnegligent medical treatment.
For the right person, there will also be opportunities for career progression and the potential to work towards qualifying as a solicitor in the future.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting Directors and Fee Earners on a variety ofclinical negligence cases.
- Acting as a point of contact for clients and providingday-to-day support.
- Assisting with case management and progressing matters undersupervision.
- Drafting correspondence and legal documentation.
- Maintaining accurate records and updating case managementsystems.
- Contributing to departmental and firm-wide objectives.
- Supporting compliance with professional and regulatoryrequirements.
This role will be based at our York office on a hybridbasis.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Relevant legal knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- A proactive and positive approach to work.
- Resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to buildrelationships with colleagues and clients.
- A genuine interest in Clinical Negligence and a desire tobuild a long-term career in this area of law.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Previous experience in a law firm, legal assistant orparalegal role.
- Experience working in a client-focused or professionalservices environment.
- Experience using case management systems.
For any questions, please contact Recruitment@Switalskis.com
Supplemental Pay
- 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
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