Legal Secretary - Wakefield

Switalskis Solicitors Limited

Full-time Permanent

ABOUT US

Switalskis is an award winning law firm listed in The SundayTimes 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 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 YorkshireGrowth 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.

This role is based in our Wakefield office. Initially, the role will be office based, with the option to work 1-2 days from home once you are fully trained and comfortable in the role.

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

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
• 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 & 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
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Holiday Purchase and Sell back schemes
• Company pension scheme