Junior Associate 1 (Dispute Resolution and Litigation at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Junior Associate 1 is attached to Senior Associate 1 and supports the delivery of all Dispute Resolution and Litigation mandates. This is a structured development role, the Junior Associate will be exposed to arbitration proceedings, commercial litigation, and contentious advisory from their first week, with increasing responsibility as their competence develops. 

This role is ideal for a 1–3 year post-call attorney who is committed to building a career in dispute resolution and wants to do so in a practice that handles high-value, sophisticated mandates from Day 1.

Role Responsibilities

Dispute Resolution Support

• Conduct legal research on Nigerian case law, arbitration awards, procedural rules, and statutory provisions, and prepare concise memoranda for Senior Associate 1 and the Founder and Chair 
• Draft first versions of pleadings, witness statements, demand letters, and arbitration submissions under the supervision of Senior Associate 1 
• Manage matter files: court calendars, hearing bundles, correspondence files, and document management 
• Conduct searches and prepare summaries for pre-litigation advisory, court registry searches, corporate searches, asset tracing research 
• Attend court hearings, arbitration sessions, and client meetings as directed and prepare attendance notes 
• Assist in preparing clients for hearings,  documentpreparation, chronology drafting, and evidence organisation

Experience/Qualification

• Minimum 1–3 years post-call Nigerian legal practice 
• Valid current-year Nigerian Bar Association PractisingCertificate  (mandatory) 
• Demonstrated interest in dispute resolution, arbitration, or commercial litigation (either through prior work experience or academic focus) 
• Strong legal research and writing skills 
• High attention to detail (litigation and arbitration documentation requires precision) 
• Experience appearing at Federal High Court and State High Court preferred.

Competencies/Skills

• Basic understanding of company operations and processes
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Accurate data entry and record-keeping
• Report preparation and documentation
• Excellent customer service and client support basics
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Time management and punctuality
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
•  Professionalism and strong work ethics

Behavioural Qualities/Other Competences

• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Positive attitude and initiative
• Interpersonal skills
• Stress management and resilience