Job Description

ABOUT US

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work in 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 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Employee discount Referral programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradford BD1 4AS

Reference ID: Costs