Lawyer at PJA Legal

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a lawyer who will assist the legal teams by preparing and overseeing legal documents and cases.
• The ideal candidate will handle both internal and external legal affairs, perform legal research, compile legal documents and evidence, and facilitate court proceedings.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations in legal documents.
• Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies, and other legal documents.
• Monitor, study, and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals, and other relevant publications.
• Assist with case preparation including opening and closing arguments, and aiding in court motions or pleadings.
• Daily record keeping with the electronic and physical filing of caseloads.
• Analyze and summarize documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Equivalent Law qualifications.
• 5 years minimum legal professional experience.
• Legal research experience.
• Experience in real estate.
• Experience in drafting legal and business documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• I.T/Digital Savvy.
• Working knowledge of real estate company.
• Ability to understand and interpret legal documents.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• You must be residing around Lekki / Ajah Environ.