Curiousity Researcher - Legal at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Location: Head Office – Abuja
Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division
 
Main Function
 
    To support the team in managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more generally to both the casework and  policy teams, where extra help is needed.
 
Role Responsibilities
 
    To send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek help
    To assist with the profitably management of various legal projects
    To compile information from correspondence from clients, and if  necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in  order to make an informed summary of the individual's current case
    To enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archives
    To present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a  weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and  vulnerability of the client
    Drafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including,  with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to  other organisations and lawyers
    To carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkers
    Drafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.
    There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to  carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these  jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the time
 
Project Management:
 
    Assist with the creation and execution of project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
    Idea Generation
    Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP's vision is actualized
 
Skills/Physical Competencies
 
    Capable legal researcher
    Good writing skills
    Good negotiation skills
    Good communication and analytical skills
    A willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisation
 
Behavioral Qualities:
 
    Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
    Continual self- development
    Goal and quality oriented
 
Other Specifications:
 
    Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
    Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.