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

In this role, you will work closely with our Residential Conveyancing team, providing vital support to Conveyancers in managing property transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist fee-earners in managing a varied caseload of property transactions from start to finish.
• Prepare and issue initial documentation to clients in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients, estate agents, solicitors, and mortgage lenders at every stage of the transaction.
• Conduct property searches and assist with client on boarding.
• Provide administrative support, including data entry and file management.
• Monitor the progress of cases and proactively follow up to ensure files are moving forward as required.
• Ensure all files meet regulatory compliance standards.
• Deliver excellent service to clients by providing regular updates and keeping them informed throughout the process
  
  

This role is offered on a Hybrid/Remote basis with travel to our office in Knaresborough required. 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous experience working within a Conveyancing role or similar (Essential)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work well under pressure.
• A keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.
• IT literate, with experience using relevant software.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional, in line with our company values, with a welcoming attitude to both clients and colleagues.
  
  

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

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 

In this position you will play a vital role in supporting the team with administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Matters

• “Front of House” - taking initial instructions and providing accurate quotations to new clients. 
• Assisting new clients where required with digital onboarding process. 
• Overseeing, managing and dealing with the clients onboarding process 
• Performing initial checks on completed ID checks
• Processing draft contracts received from housebuilders, and sending copies to clients for information
• Applying for searches.
• Inputting information into shared team spreadsheet/task list
• Processing exchange of contract paperwork and activating home warranty certificates

Sale Matters •

• As above in relation to client onboarding.
• Checking replies to property information forms 
• Processing memoranda of sale received on open market sales
• Downloading and carrying out a basic check of title 
• Identifying and taking initial steps on elements arising from the initial title check
  
  
  This role is based from our Leeds office with a mixture of home and office working. 

What you'll bring

We’re seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• Very strong communication skills, in particular an ability to communicate effectively with new clients who may be unfamiliar with the conveyancing process
• Excellent interpersonal and proactive team-working skills
• An ability to manage your workload and work under pressure 
• Key IT skills, including the ability to use competently Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams), and conveyancing-based Case Management Systems.
• Very strong attention to detail and levels of accuracy
• Be friendly, warm and welcoming to clients and colleagues in line with our company values.

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

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 Switalskis, 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

We are looking to recruit a Child Care or Family Lawyer to join our established and supportive Care team. This role can be based from either Sheffield, Doncaster or Barnsley on a hybrid basis. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in care, family legal aid and domestic abuse work who is looking to develop their career within a busy and well regarded team.

You will manage your own caseload of child care and family matters, covering both public and private law work. This will include care proceedings, domestic abuse matters and related hearings, with responsibility for advocacy where appropriate. You will provide clear, compassionate advice to clients and work closely with local authorities, social workers and other professionals throughout the life of each case.

What we are looking for

• A qualified Solicitor/Lawyer at any level, including newly qualified through to panel membership
• Experience in child care, family legal aid and or domestic abuse work
• Ability to manage your own caseload, with support where required
• Strong advocacy skills or a desire to develop these
• A compassionate and client focused approach
• LAA Supervisor or Children Panel membership desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to apply for Children Panel membership if you are not already a member
• Willingness to undertake marketing opportunities with local organisations to build and strengthen connections with referrers of work
  

What we offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful, high quality work
• Opportunities to develop advocacy skills and progress your career
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience

If you are passionate about child care and family law and would like to join a firm that truly values the work it does for clients, we would love to hear from you.

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 Switalskis, 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

We are looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor with 5 years PQE or more to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity for a confident fee earner who can manage a large and varied caseload while delivering a high level of client service.

You will handle a broad range of private client matters, with a particular focus on complex and taxable estates and trust work, alongside Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing your own busy caseload of private client matters from start to finish

• Advising clients on complex and taxable estates, including inheritance tax planning

• Drafting and administering trusts

• Preparing Wills and advising on estate planning matters

• Drafting and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney

• Dealing with estate administration, including high value and complex estates

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Wakefield and Doncaster offices

• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and internal procedures

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE in Private Client work

• STEP qualification (or working towards) desirable

• Strong experience running a large and varied caseload independently

• Proven expertise in complex and taxable estates and trust work

• Confident advising clients on Wills, estate planning and LPAs

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

• Strong communication and client care skills

• Able to work flexibly between the Wakefield and Doncaster offices

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment

• The opportunity to work on high quality and complex private client matters

• Flexible working arrangements

• A competitive salary and bonus scheme dependent on experience

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

If you are an experienced Private Client Solicitor looking for your next role and would like to be part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you.