Career Opportunities at Switalskis
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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ABOUT US
Switalskis is an award-winning law firm listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
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 for a proactive and organised Conveyancing Assistant to join our well-established property team. You’ll provide vital support to our fee earners, helping to ensure smooth and efficient progression of residential sale and purchase transactions from instruction to completion. You’ll become part of a friendly, close-knit team known for delivering high standards of client care and legal expertise. The role is predominantly office-based, with occasional opportunities to work from home, and can be based at either our Sheffield, Wakefield, or Bradford office.
Our Conveyancing department was recently highly commended securing the Residential Property Team of the year category at the British Conveyancing Awards 2025, recognising excellence and innovation in the field.
Key Responsibilities
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 listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
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.
New
Business Executive – Clinical Negligence
We're seeking a motivated and organised New Business Executive to support our busy Clinical Negligence department. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build valuable experience within a leading legal team.
The Role
The New Business Executive will act as the first point of contact for new enquiries into the Clinical Negligence department. The role focuses on delivering excellent client care, gathering relevant information, providing proposals, and ensuring a seamless transition into the legal team.
Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Bring
What We Can Offer
Working Arrangements
This role is based at our Huddersfield or Barnsley office, with potential for hybrid working depending on business needs.
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.
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
As Deputy Head of Department in our Residential Conveyancing team, you will be at the heart of driving the success and expansion of the team. This role offers the perfect balance of hands-on caseload management, team leadership, and strategic support to the department head.
You’ll be joining our award-winning Residential Conveyancing
team, recently crowned Residential Property Team – Large Team of the Year at
the 2025 British Conveyancing Awards. The department’s continued success is
built on meaningful, quality, and value-driven work that truly makes a
difference to our clients.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
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 listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.
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 seeking a Trainee Costs Draftsman/Costs Lawyer to join our team.
A Costs Draftsman is a legal professional who works and specialises in the law and practice of legal costs. A Costs Lawyer is someone who has undertaken professional qualification in legal costs and is regulated by the Costs Lawyers Standards Board.
This role offers day-to-day variety, with responsibilities including the preparing costs claims for the Legal Aid Agency, legal papers and appeals and advising solicitors on costs recovery. The role is to specialise in Legal Aid costs recovery.
Key Responsibilities
• Preparing claims for costs for submission to the Legal Aid Agency across a wide variety of departments including Care, Family, Criminal and Court of Protection.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents relating to costs.
• Advising solicitors on recoverable costs.
What You’ll Bring
• A genuine interest in law and a desire to pursue a career within a legal setting.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• No previous legal experience is necessary – full training will be provided.
What We Can Offer
• Full day-to-day training and support within a highly experienced and approachable team.
• Financial support to complete the Costs Lawyer qualification.
• A wide range of employee benefits (see more at switalskis.com/careers).
• A competitive starting salary.
• A supportive, friendly workplace committed to your development and career progression.
Working Arrangements
You would be required to attend our Bradford office at least twice a week during your initial training period.
Following this, hybrid working or working from one of our alternative Yorkshire offices is available by arrangement.
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.
I'm delighted that we've been recognised as one of The Sunday Times 2024 Best Places to Work. Across all categories over five hundred organisations were selected. Only twenty-two law firms made the cut and only five of them are based in Yorkshire. Given there are just under 10,000 regulated law firms in the UK, that’s a huge achievement for us.
Switalskis is 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 the Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.
Julie GuestHead of People
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
Work-life balance
Holidays
Health and wellbeing
We believe that who we are makes us a great place to pursue a career. Email recruitment@switalskis.com to find out more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
If you have any questions about starting a career at Switalskis, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Call us on 0800 138 0458 or send us a message and we’ll be happy to help.