Legal & Research Documentation Officer (Documents & Graphics) at Maplecrest Advisory

About the Role

We are recruiting a Legal & Research Documentation Officer to support our internal documentation and research team. This role combines legal-style research, document preparation, formatting, and graphics. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and experienced in structured professional environments.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Writing

• Conduct research on policies, regulations, and case precedents.
• Draft summaries, briefing notes, memos, and explanatory letters.
• Prepare internal reports and compliance notes for senior review.

Document Production & Control

• Draft and format professional documents (letters, agreements, reports).
• Merge and reorganize multiple files (Word, PDF, images).
• Build/update professional TOCs with pagination, cross-references, and hyperlinks.
• Apply advanced MS Word formatting (styles, numbering, headers/footers).
• Perform OCR on scans; ensure accuracy and print-ready quality.
• Maintain file version control and structured digital folders.

Case & Team Support

• Assist senior team in preparing documentation packages.
• Review files for completeness and accuracy.
• Provide regular task updates; meet strict deadlines.
• Support case analysis with organized notes and references.

Graphics & Layout

• Create simple professional layouts (letterheads, certificates, forms, flyers).
• Deliver files in print-ready and web-optimized formats.

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Follow internal SOPs, NDAs, and compliance protocols.

Requirements

• BA/BSc/HND in Law, Social Sciences, ICT, or related fields.
• 4+ years’ experience in research, documentation, or a structured professional environment.
• Excellent research and writing ability.
• Advanced MS Word skills (styles, TOCs, mail merge, track changes).
• Strong PDF editing skills (combine, OCR, redact, secure).
• Competence in Canva/Corel/Adobe design tools.
• Typing speed of at least 45 WPM with accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills; strict confidentiality.
• Prior exposure to document-heavy environments is an advantage.

Remuneration

• ₦150,000 – ₦200,000 monthly (based on experience & performance).
• Probation: 3 months.
• Performance review & increment based on delivery and quality.

Core Values

• Professionalism
• Accuracy
• Speed
• Confidentiality
• Ownership