Job Description

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

Are you a proactive and personable individual with a passion for delivering excellent service? We're looking for a

Business Support Assistant

to be the welcoming face and first point of contact for our office, as well as a key provider of vital administrative support to our team.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, professional environment where no two days are the same. If you have a can do attitude and enjoy being at the heart of a busy office, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Answering and directing incoming phone calls and other communications

Greeting and assisting office visitors with professionalism and warmth

Handling day-to-day administrative tasks, including managing post and maintaining a tidy office environment

Organising refreshments for meetings and supporting internal events

Monitoring and replenishing office supplies, stationery, and sundries

Supporting with any other duties that support the smooth running of the business

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Previous experience in reception or call-handling roles

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong commitment to delivering outstanding client care

Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with ease

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)

High standard of literacy and numeracy

Flexibility to cover occasional extra hours or offices when needed

A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn

An understanding of confidentiality in a professional setting

This is a full time permenant position based at our office in Doncaster 5 days per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person

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