NYSC Associate at ECLAT HR Consulting

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

• Conduct legal research on relevant case laws, statutes, regulations, and other legal matters to support case preparation and legal decision-making.
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, agreements, legal opinions, motions, and memoranda.
• Assist in managing client cases and legal matters, ensuring proper documentation, file management, and timely tracking of deadlines.
• Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information, provide updates on legal matters, and respond to enquiries professionally.
• Prepare legal correspondence, emails, notices, and other official communications on behalf of the firm.
• Analyse legal issues, assess potential risks, and provide recommendations to support effective legal strategies.
• Assist senior legal practitioners in developing case strategies, preparing legal arguments, and handling negotiations.
• Attend court proceedings, hearings, and other legal engagements as required.
• Prepare court documents, trial exhibits, witness lists, and other materials required for legal proceedings.
• Ensure proper handling of confidential client information and compliance with professional and ethical standards.
• Monitor developments in relevant areas of law and keep the legal team informed of important changes.
• Provide general administrative and legal support to the team as required.

Requirement:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised institution.
• Must have completed the Nigerian Law School programme and been called to the Nigerian Bar.
• Good knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant legal research tools.
• Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Required Competencies:

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities, with the capacity to interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents.
• Excellent legal writing and drafting skills, with attention to accuracy, clarity, and detail.
• Good understanding of court procedures, litigation processes, and legal documentation.
• Strong case management and organisational skills, with the ability to track deadlines and manage multiple legal matters.
• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify legal risks, analyse complex issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with senior legal practitioners and other team members.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to professional conduct.
• Proficiency in legal research databases, Microsoft Office, and other relevant legal technology tools.