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
The Personal Injury department are on the lookout for a Costs Coordinator to join their team in Doncaster. In this role you will work closely with the in-house costs team, supporting the personal injury Fee Earners with the administration of costs on personal injury files.
The role would suit either full time or part time hours with a minimum of 25 hours per week.
In this role you will carry out a variety of costs work including:
1. Calculating figures payments on account of costs and liaising with the fee earners & Head of Funding.
2. Assisting fee earners with calculations of fixed costs and providing support in recovering fixed costs and disbursements from the paying party.
3. Managing file closing and write offs.
4. Managing claims on insurance policies and assisting with negotiations on disputed claims.
5. Collating data on claims made to insurers as and when required.
6. Dealing with billing of costs on receipt.
7. Assisting with improvement of the smooth running of costs administration within the PI department.
8. Any other duties which from time to time as required by the department.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
We’re seeking self-motivated, organised, and numerate individuals with experience using Microsoft Office packages.
Previous experience in administration, finance assistance, or secretarial roles is desirable.
The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, particularly when liaising with stakeholders.
While legal experience is not required, it would be beneficial and full training will be provided.
Supplemental Pay
* Annual Bonus
* Long Service Award days - 1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)
* Paid Professional subscriptions
* Training and development
* Wellness packages
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay
* Group Insurances for Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection
* Apprenticeship Funding for training and development
* All Company equipment will be supplied for Hybrid working
* Annual Bonus Scheme
* Holiday Purchase and Sell back schemes
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