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

Description

• 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 Day1.

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, document preparation, chronology drafting, and evidence organisation.

Experience / Qualification

• 1 - 3 years post-call Nigerian legal practice
• Valid current-year Nigerian Bar Association Practising Certificate (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.