ABOUT US 

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 for the third consecutive year. 

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 

We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented Costs Coordinator to join our busy Personal Injury team in Doncaster. Working closely with our in-house Costs team, you'll play an important role in supporting Fee Earners with the administration of costs on personal injury files, helping to ensure cases progress efficiently and costs are managed accurately throughout the lifecycle of each claim.

Whether you're an experienced administrator, finance assistant, or secretary looking for a new challenge, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive team where full training will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Costs Coordinator, you'll be responsible for a varied workload, including:

• Calculating payments on account of costs and final costs payments.
• Calculating fixed costs in line with relevant rules and procedures.
• Supporting Fee Earners with the recovery of fixed costs and disbursements from the paying party.
• Managing the billing of costs, including issuing and processing invoices.
• Paying disbursements and fee notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Scheduling and monitoring future costs payments.
• Managing file closures, including write-offs where required.
• Handling claims on insurance policies and assisting with disputed claims and negotiations.
• Collating and maintaining accurate costs and financial data, including claims information for insurers.
• Working closely with the Head of Funding, Fee Earners, and the Costs team to support the smooth running of costs administration across the department.
• Undertaking any other duties appropriate to the role as required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage a varied workload.
• Numerate with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• An effective communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Experienced in an administrative, finance assistant, accounts, or secretarial role (desirable).
• Interested in developing a career within a legal environment. Previous legal experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and supportive Personal Injury team, where you'll gain valuable experience in legal costs administration and have the opportunity to develop your skills within a respected legal practice.

We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time hours (minimum 25 hours per week).

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, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

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

We're looking for a Residential Development Fee Earner to join our growing Real Estate team. If you enjoy working on high-quality residential development matters, building strong client relationships and being part of a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll manage your own varied caseload, work closely with developer clients and play an important role in delivering an excellent client experience from instruction through to completion.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Managing a residential development caseload, including site set-up, management agreements, POS transfers, infrastructure agreements and deeds of easement.
• Drafting a range of supporting documentation, including deeds of covenant, deeds of release and deeds of variation.
• Advising clients, attending meetings and providing practical legal guidance throughout transactions.
• Completing client due diligence and AML checks in line with firm procedures.
• Supervising paralegals and managing the progression of the plot sales pipeline.
• Building lasting client relationships and providing proactive, responsive communication.
• Supporting business development initiatives and helping grow our residential development offering.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with firm procedures and quality standards.
• Keeping your legal knowledge up to date through continued learning and development.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential

• Around 2 years' experience (or more) working in Residential Development.
• Experience managing your own residential development caseload.
• Knowledge of AML requirements within a conveyancing environment.
• Excellent client care, communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, professional and collaborative approach.
• An interest in developing client relationships and contributing to the growth of the team.

Desirable

• A qualified solicitor, legal executive, licensed conveyancer or equivalent, or working towards a relevant qualification.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Familiarity with legal technology and software such as DocuSign.

 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, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

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.

What you'll bring

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, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

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 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 can 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

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Experience working in a solicitor’s practice
• Familiarity with legal case management systems (including CCMS)
• Experience using legal word processing software

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