Legal Researcher at Asset Management Group

Responsibilities and Functions

• Perform preliminary research to identify pertinent legal subject areas and build a research plan.
• Undertake an in-depth study of existing legal texts to obtain a deeper understanding of what has already been published on the relevant subject areas. This will require gathering and evaluating extensively, research data from statutes, laws, reported cases, legal articles, codes, and documents, and the use of both primary and secondary sources of law.
• Perform broader research using local and international journal articles, newspaper publications, etc on the identified subjects of interest and conduct a detailed literature review to aid with the writing project.
• Identify, locate, and contact qualified researchers in the identified areas for contribution.
• Undertake such other duties/assuming such other responsibilities as are necessary for the attainment of the objectives of the project

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master's Degree holders (Applications will also be accepted from current Masters students, Ph.D. students, and graduate school applicants). However, students must demonstrate that their coursework will not impede their research.
• Minimum of Second Class (Upper) Division from a recognized institution.
• Three (3) to five (5) years post call experience in law.
• Internationally qualified lawyers interested in researching and engaging with various areas of substantive law and legal practice in Nigeria may also apply
• Knowledge of the law particularly criminal and family law and procedure
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, Google Docs, and Project Management software.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Prior editorial and research skills are a plus
• Capability to utilize research tools and familiarity with google scholar, law reports, case laws, and the provision of the law in the selected fields.