Career Opportunities at Switalskis

Career Opportunities at Switalskis

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At Switalskis, we’re driven by a profound commitment to not only provide the highest quality of legal services but to create a harmonious and enriching workspace for our team. Our ethos is deeply rooted in fostering a culture that prioritises a healthy work-life balance, making Switalskis not just a place to work, but a community in which to grow, learn and thrive.

Our primary goal is to ensure that the work environment is supportive and rewarding. We champion a culture where our colleagues feel valued, supported and well-compensated for their efforts.

We celebrate diversity and are steadfast in our commitment to promoting equality and inclusion at every level within our firm. Our reputable stance on these values not only enriches our work culture but is reflected in the legal services we provide and the profound nature of the cases we choose to take.

Joining Switalskis is a step towards a career filled with endless learning and development opportunities. We’re keen to nurture your growth and make sure you enjoy what you do and evolve professionally during your time with us.

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QSP

Join our Qualifying Solicitors Programme to embark on a rewarding legal career at one of the UK’s top firms.

Work experience

Work experience at Switalskis will provide you with a glimpse into the legal world if you’re looking for a career in law.

Apprenticeships

Join our Graduate Apprenticeship Programme to embark on a rewarding legal career at one of the UK's top firms.

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IT Service Desk AnalystView details

ABOUT US

We’re an award-winning law firm who have been helping our clients get the specialist legal advice they deserve for over 30 years.
Established by Stephen Switalski in 1993, we began with a focus on Child Care Law and Criminal Law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then, we have expanded to 12 locations, employing 380+ employees who now 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 a firm that’s going places. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year, we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

In this role you will assist in all facets of IT Service Delivery, including support to other teams as needed, ranging from service desk operations to deploying and implementing desktop solutions.

You can expect to be working on the following:

  • Windows 10 and 11 Desktop devices
  • Android and iOS mobile devices
  • Citrix Desktop
  • MS Office
  • Big Hand
  • NFON Phone System
  • Microsoft 365

Key responsibilities will be to oversee and manage updates on the helpdesk, where user incidents are recorded. You will be accountable for resolving tickets and upholding an exceptional level of customer service. This includes promptly and appropriately responding to emails, collaborating with team members, and supporting project deployments.

The key responsibilities of the role include but are not exclusive to:

  • Troubleshoot desktop and system problems, diagnose, and solve hardware/software Incidents/problems
  • Incident and problem management
  • Provide exceptional Service Delivery to the business
  • Provide solution(s)/work around(s) to incidents and Problems
  • Contribute to polices, processes and procedures
  • Install, maintain and support new applications
  • Prioritising and managing several open cases and mini projects at one time
  • Trend Analysis and Problem management
  • Establishing a good working relationship with the business and 3rd party’s
  • IT Service Desk Analyst
  • Keep up to date with advancements in technology
  • Review of services, application delivery, patching
  • Ensure appropriate standards and procedures are adhered to during the development process to support a quality deliverable service to users
  • Work with a variety of business and technical teams to enhance service
  • Systems monitoring.
  • Supporting Users on both hardware and Software applications
  • Administer aspects of Active Directory, Azure AD, Mobile Device Management solutions etc.


WHAT YOU’LL BRING

The ideal candidate would have a very good level of customer service experience and ideally past experience working in a helpdesk environment. Training will be given where appropriate

  • Experience or awareness of IT service delivery
  • Exceptional Customer Service. Ability to present yourself well and promote the IT Service Delivery Team where possible.
  • Willingness to travel to other company sites. This post will primarily be based at one location in Doncaster however, there may be occasions when additional travel to other sites will be required
  • Knowledge of Incident and Problem management
  • Any past experience using helpdesk applications or resolving IT issue to a good standard
  • Knowledge of Active Directory administration, Azure AD, Office 365
  • Installation of Windows desktop
  • Knowledge or Citrix
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving skills


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
Apply online
IT Project AdministratorView details

ABOUT US

We’re an award-winning law firm who have been helping our clients get the specialist legal advice they deserve for over 30 years.

Established by Stephen Switalski in 1993, we began with a focus on Child Care Law and Criminal Law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then, we have expanded to 12 locations, employing 380+ employees who now 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 a firm that’s going places. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year, we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

This will be a varied and busy role , you can expecting to be carrying out the following duties:

  • Providing support on Switalskis case management system to end-users as required.
  • Undertaking minor changes to the case management system as requested by Development Team members.
  • Assist with tasks and activities relating to Internal change Requests and larger development projects.
  • Conducting tests on change requests and new functionality
  • Updating the Swits Hub with relevant information.
  • Assisting with the creation of “How To” Guides
  • Running training on the case management system from time to time and assisting the IT Trainer with the running of training related to special interest areas.
  • Assist with other ad-hoc tasks as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Previous IT Administration experience is required to be successful in this role & some familiarity with case management systems. You may have gained this in a previous professional service organisation or law firm environment. In addition, we’ll want to see the following skills & experience:

Essential skills for the role include:

  • The ability to work well in a team
  • Attention to detail, with an ability to think outside the box and spot potential issues.
  • You’ll be great at building productive relationships with internal and external Stakeholders
  • The ability to work to tight timescales, managing your priorities and ensuring delivery of quality products.
  • The ability to communicate clearly to a non-technical audience.

Desired skills:

  • Experience of a law firm environment.
  • Familiarity with legal case management systems.
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Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship View details

Autumn 2024 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (GSA) 

We’re excited to announce our Autumn 2024 Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (GSA) intake.

This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring Solicitors to kickstart their career within our award-winning law firm across various specialities including Medical Negligence, Property, Family, Private client and more.

Our GSA is the perfect blend of hands-on practical experience and on-the-job learning. We have a proven track record of supporting our apprentices to become qualified solicitors.

ABOUT US 

We’re an award-winning law firm who have been helping our clients get the specialist legal advice they deserve for over 30 years.

Established by Stephen Switalski in 1993, we began with a focus on Child Care Law and Criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then, we have expanded to 12 locations, employing 380+ employees who now 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. Last year, we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

Throughout the 32-month apprenticeship with us you’ll get the opportunity to build and develop your theoretical and practical legal knowledge and experience, needed to become a qualified solicitor. Our Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship will support you through to qualification by completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2).

As a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice, you’ll undertake work for various departments as required by the SRA, rotating across a minimum of two seats and learning all aspects of work within the role of the departments you’re in. Your learning will include one day per week study leave to focus on your academic studies.  You’ll carry out duties required of you by senior members and support / manage a varied caseload of client cases and have weekly study leave to complete your apprenticeship learning. 

We're a national firm with offices across Yorkshire. You may be required to travel for this role. 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

We’re a firm that’s going places. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. We’re looking for like minded aspiring legal professionals to join us and help provide our clients with the finest legal support for the world we live in.

Essential Criteria

-          A law degree 

or

-          A non-law degree and Graduate Diploma in Law

 When we consider your suitability, we’ll be looking for the following competencies

- Ambition

- Strong work ethic

- A positive attitude

- Reliability

- A strong academic record; and

- The ability to work well within a team


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
Apply online
Qualifying Solicitor Programme - Training Contract View details

Autumn 2024 Qualifying Solicitor Programme (QSP) - Training Contract 

We’re excited to announce our Autumn 2024 Qualifying Solicitors Programme (QSP) for Trainee Solicitors. This is an exciting opportunity for aspiring Solicitors to kickstart their career within our award-winning law firm across various specialities including Medical Negligence, Property, Family, Private client and more.

Our QSP is the perfect blend of hands-on practical experience and on-the-job learning. We have a proven track record of supporting our trainees to become qualified solicitors.

ABOUT US 

We’re an award-winning law firm who have been helping our clients get the specialist legal advice they deserve for over 30 years.

Established by Stephen Switalski in 1993, we began with a focus on Child Care Law and Criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then, we have expanded to 12 locations, employing 380+ employees who now 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. Last year, we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

Throughout the 2-year training contract with us you’ll get the opportunity to build and develop your theoretical and practical legal knowledge and experience, needed to become a qualified solicitor.

As a Trainee Solicitor, you’ll undertake work for various departments as required by the SRA, rotating across a minimum of two seats and learning all aspects of work within the role of the departments you’re in. You'll carry out duties required of you by senior members and support / manage a varied caseload of client cases.

We're a national firm with offices across Yorkshire. You may be required to travel for this role. 



WHAT YOU'LL BRING

We’re a firm that’s going places. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. We’re looking for like minded aspiring legal professionals to join us and help provide our clients with the finest legal support for the world we live in.

Essential Criteria

Whilst a Law degree isn’t essential, you must have completed either:

- The Legal Practice Course (“LPC) (or Master of Law and Practice – which incorporates

the LPC)

or

- Part 1 of the Solicitors Qualification Examination (“SQE”).

When we consider your suitability, we’ll be looking for the following competencies

- Ambition

- Strong work ethic

- A positive attitude

- Reliability

- A strong academic record; and

- The ability to work well within a team




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
Apply online

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. One of our big goals is to be a great place to work, and we really strive to achieve that.

Switalskis is a firm that’s going places. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. This 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.

Julie Guest
Head of People

Benefits at Switalskis

We believe in fairly rewarding our team. Our competitive salaries are complemented by a range of benefits including the below. We review the benefits we offer to employees regularly to make sure they remain competitive and align with our values.

Financial

  • Qualifying earnings company pension scheme
  • Contractual sick pay for up to 5 weeks
  • Enhanced maternity payments
  • 12 weeks of statutory maternity leave
  • Recruitment bonus payments

Work-life balance

  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote working available (role-dependent)
  • Perkbox membership

Holidays

  • 5 weeks of annual leave plus bank holidays and company days (prorated)
  • Additional half-day holiday for Christmas and New Year’s Eve
  • Option to buy or sell annual leave

Health and wellbeing

  • Group life assurance scheme
  • Group income protection
  • Group critical illness
  • Bupa Wellbeing Plan, including membership for up to 4 children

We believe that who we are makes us a great place to pursue a career. Email recruitment@switalskis.com to find out more.

Why Switalskis?

Embarking on a career at Switalskis means
choosing to become part of a firm that goes
beyond the conventional legal practice to
create an environment of growth, support
and balance.

Rich heritage and reputation

With a strong legacy in the legal sector, Switalskis has built a reputation for excellence, integrity and impactful service. Being a part of our team means contributing to a prestigious and meaningful legacy.

Inclusive and diverse culture

Our firm is a tapestry of diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every person feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute their best.

Professional growth and development

Your growth is our priority. At Switalskis, we provide learning opportunities, mentorship and an environment to hone your skills, expand your knowledge and ascend in your legal career. To find out more about career development at Switalskis, take a look at our guide.

Work-life balance

We understand the importance of your personal time. While we are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services, we also promote a healthy work-life balance to make sure our team members have ample time for their personal pursuits and wellbeing.

Innovative hybrid working model

Embracing the future of work, we offer a balanced hybrid-working model. This model encourages collaboration, flexibility and a harmonious blend of in-office and remote work, catering to the evolving needs of our workforce and the firm.

Community engagement

Our business is deeply rooted in community service. Being part of Switalskis means engaging in meaningful community outreach initiatives and embodying our belief in the positive impact of legal service in society.

Life at Switalskis

Starting a career at Switalskis propels you into
one of the UK’s top-tier law firms, but don’t just
take our word for it. Team members from across
the business have shared their journey and
experiences to provide a glimpse into life at Switalskis.

Employee stories

An insight into the Switalskis team

Photo of Laura Cates

I enjoy hybrid working. When I am in the office, I use this as time to speak with colleagues about their thoughts on cases and anything relevant within the news for example, a judgment. When I am at home, I use this time to complete detailed pieces of work without the distraction of the office. I’m also able to get out on a lunch time to walk my Sproodle!

Laura CatesAssociate Solicitor
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photo of Emily Chan

I’ve always known I wanted to help people but ruled out several professions before deciding on law. The first seat of my training contract was in commercial property, working between the Leeds and Knaresborough offices. I found the work very interesting especially drafting documents. I recently moved to the clinical negligence team, for my second seat, which I am finding both stimulating and challenging. Since joining, my integration into Switalskis has been seamless as everyone has been very welcoming and inviting.  I think it helped that I often brought in brownies and cakes that I’d baked!

Emily ChanTrainee Solicitor
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photo of Becky Whitfield

In 2012 I joined the Costs Team and in 2014 started studying the ACL Costs Lawyer course. I qualified as a Costs Lawyer in August 2017 and in 2023 I was promoted to Associate Costs Lawyer. I've not worked anywhere prior to Atherton Godfrey who integrated with Switalskis in December 2022, my entire career since the 90s has been at the same firm.

Becky WhitfieldAssociate Costs Lawyer
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photo of Fiona Haigh

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do when I left school. I thought I wanted to be a hairdresser, and this is what I ended up doing, but if I’m honest I never really felt like it was for me. I worked hard and achieved my qualifications but never felt content. However, I always had an interest in the legal profession due to personal circumstances and I enrolled on an access course when I was 26 and here, I am!

Fiona HaighTrainee Solicitor
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Photo of Hannah Cazaly

I start my day by responding to any emails. I then check my task list and I complete any urgent tasks first. I complete records reviews, draft letters of instruction to experts and review expert reports. I also have cases that are in litigation where deadlines need to be adhered to and documents must be served. I also liaise with clients on a daily basis providing updates and taking instructions.

Hannah CazalyAssociate Solicitor
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photo of Rhiannon Moore

There’s not a typical day in the Court of Protection, and that’s what I love most about it. Each client is so different and so we need to be able to take each client as they come to try and work out what will be best for them and how best to achieve it. I love travelling and meeting the clients but there is also lot of time in the office - preparing advice, drafting documents, and attending court, as many of our hearings are still being heard remotely.

Rhiannon MooreSolicitor Apprentice
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