Executive Assistant to the Principal Partner at a Leading Law Firm

A leading and highly reputable Law Firm in Ikoyi is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Summary

We are seeking an efficient, vibrant and highly-motivated Executive Assistant to provide support to the Principal Partner at our law firm.
Job Description
The Executive Assistant will carry out duties such as:

• Research on contemporary issues on divert subject.
• Scheduling, coordinating, managing and maintaining the Principal Partner’s diary and calendar appointments; daily agenda and to-do list; personal and work-related itinerary, meetings, travels, correspondence and liaise with the Principal Partner accordingly. .
• Attending to and monitoring urgent enquiries and issues, ensuring that they are brought to the Principal Partner’s direct attention and where necessary, referring matters to the appropriate person for action.
• Taking dictation on various matters and drafting memos, letters and other correspondence as instructed by the Principal Partner.
• Occasionally assisting the Principal Partner on simple legal matters.
• Liaising with relevant individuals within the firm as well as external organizations, etc. on behalf of the Principal Partner.
• Organising meetings and ensuring that the Principal Partner is well-prepared for meetings.
• Undertaking any other duties as may be requested by the Principal Partner.

Requirements

• Good University Degree in English, Social Sciences or other related disciplines with a minimum of a Second Class (Upper Division).
• 5 - 10 years of experience in a similar capacity working with senior management and/or C-level executives in a legal environment.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English will be an added advantage
• Age range, must be 25years and above
• Preferably male
• Global/International exposure in dealing with various cultures/personal styles will be a plus.
• Excellent computer and internet skills - Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook email & calendar system is essential.

Qualities:
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualities:

• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks.
• Excellent in speech writing and public speaking
• Well-developed organisational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong research, intellectual and analytical skill
• Sound command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Professional discretion.
• Demonstrate flexibility, versatility, initiative, proactivity, diplomacy, dynamism and enthusiasm
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks efficiently within a set timeline, demonstrating a high level of competence, sound grammatical skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make presentations, prepare reports and give feedbacks timeously.
• Must be a self-starter, confident and possess the ability to achieve results with minimal supervision.
• Flexible to travel at short notice and have a mature approach to work.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions