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 for a Litigation Assistant to join our busy London Personal Injury Team. This is a critical support role that will involve working closely with fee earners to assist with the procedural and administrative aspects of casework. You will gain hands on experience in a litigation focused environment and be involved in supporting up to three fee earners on a variety of personal injury cases. This is a great opportunity to grow and develop in a legal environment with exposure to all aspects of case management and court work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise with clients, experts, and third parties playing a key role in building each case
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and court forms
- Manage and organise case files, ensuring all documentation is up to date
- Conduct basic legal research and help with the collation of evidence
- Monitor key deadlines and ensure timely task completion
- Support fee earners with diary management and hearing preparations
- Input and maintain accurate information on case management systems
- Provide administrative and procedural support to fee earners handling personal injury cases
What You’ll Bring
- A strong interest in legal work, particularly in personal injury litigation
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication
- A proactive and flexible approach to work
- High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
- A proactive, adaptable mindset and eagerness to learn
What We Are Looking For
- A graduate who has recently completed a law degree or a candidate with prior legal knowledge/experience
- Someone who may already be working in a legal or litigation support role
- The ability to support case progression through hands-on administrative and procedural involvement
- Team-oriented attitude with the ability to work closely with other professionals
- Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced legal team
Working Arrangements: Based in our London office, with hybrid working options available. Full-time role with core office hours.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: LitigationA
