Job description

Exciting Graduate Opportunity for a forward thinking individual to become a Trainee Law Costs Draftsperson based in Sheffield. The successful candidate will deal with solicitors' files across a range of disciplines and prepare costs claims for submission to opposing solicitors or the courts. You may be required to undertake negotiations and possibly have some involvement with advocacy. The role involves the use of IT systems and therefore computer literacy is essential and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes would be advantageous. You will be a committed and hard working individual who enjoys operating in a pressurised and highly motivated team environment. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work on your own initiative with the minimum of supervision. You will have a flexible approach making you able to respond to rapid changes in working schedules and priorities. For this you will need to be organised and able to communicate clearly with people at all levels. Ideally you will be educated to degree standard and possess experience working either in house or for an external supplier of costs drafting services. You will either be fully or part qualified. To apply for this position please contact Lisa Binding on 02392322316 or email lbinding@strgroup.co.uk STR Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.