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Job Description

• The Admin Officer will be responsible for control, security of, and accessibility to all company documents.
• Execute daily administrative and operational functions; providing administrative support to the Legal team in day to day functions of the department.
• Manage the filing, storage and security of documents, contracts, and letters for proper record keeping.
• Photocopying, sorting and filing of documents.
• Develop an efficient filing system to make updating and retrieving files easier.
• Assist with preparation of documents.
• Deal with all requests to access files and retrieve documents, and keep logs of outgoing documents.
• Assist with creation of and maintaining the Records Management System, including the maintenance and management of active and archived records.
• Maintain document security and confidentiality of information in accordance with organizational policy and legislative requirements.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation and review of filing policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory of files, paper clips etc. and report shortages.
• Assist with administrative duties as required.
• Other duties of related nature that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a reputable university.
• NYSC Certificate
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Relationship Management.
• Team work.
• MS Office tools (particularly MS Word and Excel).
• Hard working and self- motivated towards professional growth.
• Willingness to learn.

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Job Description

• Provide secretarial support to one or more lawyers at the firm.
• Edit and proofread all legal documents.
• Maintain attorney calendar by scheduling conferences, depositions, and meetings.
• Welcome clients and conduct initial screenings of new clients.
• Go to court proceedings and type minutes.
• Organize all legal documents and ensure they are updated.
• Ensure all court documents are in order and filed before deadlines.
• Answer emails and phone calls, and when necessary, redirect calls.
• Research and authenticate important case information.
• Prepare different legal documents including appeals, motions and petitions.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Legal Studies or related field.
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication. Polite and professional attitude.
• In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

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Job Description

• Researching and analyzing the law on complex issues and writing briefs for submission to a supervising lawyer in the firm
• Analyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents, including contracts, and suggesting alterations to those documents
• Performing discovery of various electronically stored data and hard copies of information in preparation for litigation
• Performing due diligence in legal matters concerning contracts, agreements, and mergers and acquisitions
• Active participation in clients’ meetings and recommend ways to deal with client issues
• Prepare for trials, hearings and participate in legal proceedings.
• Study and identify the laws applicable to cases
• Assist in the preparation and drafting of various legal arguments, drafts, and other relevant legal material and reports.
• Carry out all administrative duties which include maintaining, updating and keeping records of clients’ legal documents.

Job Specification

• A Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) from a reputable university.
• 1 - 2 years post call-to-bar experience.

Requirements:

• Ability to comprehend complex matters and identify the laws that are applicable to them
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated and hardworking toward personal and professional growth.
• Excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• In depth knowledge of legal procedures and current developments
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Excellent communication skills.