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Industry Legal
Work Experience 5+ years
CityIlupeju
State/ProvinceLagos
Zip/Postal Code100001
Our client, a reputable law firm with over 70 years of experience and service seeks to hire a Senior Associate - Litigation
REPORTING LINE: Leading Associate, Industry Partner
DIRECT SUPERVISEES: Associates, Junior Associates
JOB SUMMARY: The holder will play the role of Client Group Coordinator in the Firm. S/he will provide legal support and oversee client-relationship management, review research documents and case histories to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures; develop and discuss legal strategies, while also supporting team members to gather evidence to support claims, prepare legal documents and represent clients in court on legal matters.
S/he must be strategic and commercially aware and be fully familiar with the firm’s current strategy. S/he must also be able to have knowledgeable discussions about the market they operate in, the threats and opportunities the firm faces and the future plans for the firm and her/his role(s) in those plans.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide sound legal advice, opinions, procedures, and a wide range of associated legal services to clients, in a timely manner
- Delegate and supervise work assigned to Client Group and Admin. support staff
- Responsible for the quality of client services provided by self, associates, and other Admin support staff
- Draft, interpret and review agreements, legal reports, engagement letters, and other legal documents
- Provide research support to team in the research of case history and legislation and applying relevant laws /decrees/regulations to cases
- Negotiate, execute, terminate, and administer contracts, agreements, settlements
- Represent clients in litigation proceedings, arbitration proceedings and enforcement proceedings regarding court orders and arbitration awards
- Responsible for preparation of scope of work, fee matter estimates and quotations
- Manage 'work-in-progress and collections' in accordance with firm’s guidelines and standards
- Adhere to firm’s time management protocol and use of resources to achieve optimum productivity
- Liaise with clients and other professionals on sharing information and knowledge – such as work progress status, legal proceedings and positions and other related legal issues
- Make constructive contributions to the non-chargeable activities of the firm - “black table and committee meetings”, article writing and posting on designated sites, time recording, case file management, etc
- Comply with procedures set out in the Employee Handbook and other firm’s procedures Manual and as well as professional standard
- Provide support and guidance to junior members of the Client group team
- Attend Training, Seminars, Conferences, and other professional meetings as may be required
- Carry out other duties given by the partners faithfully and diligently
RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Partners, Junior and Senior Associates, Administrative Support staff, Client Group, Mentors, Interns, Externs, Youth Corpers
External: Clients, Courts, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), International Bar Associations, other Law firms, Regulatory Bodies, International Firm’s Network
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Business Perspective
- Build commercial awareness, share knowledge and relevant new information with client groups and other associates during the ‘know how sessions’ (i.e., Wednesday and Friday meetings, firm’s induction programs)
- Attract additional business from new and existing clients
- Proactive in ensuring all clients’ billing, filling of client in-take forms and timesheets engagement letters are accurate, timely and up to date
- Ability to identify and follow through business development opportunities
- Commitment and adherence to the Firm’s Shared Values
- Problem Solving
- Analytical ability, critical thinking, and strong attention to details
- Technical / Professional
- Keep up to date with technology, firm’s tools, templates, and protocols relevant to the position
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices, etc
- Ability to delegate appropriate tasks to juniors
- Team Orientation
- Personal
- Must be fair, honest, and trustworthy in all dealings
SPECIFICATIONS
Educational Qualifications:
LL. B, B.L
Appropriate certifications in a specialized field of Law are an added advantage
Professional Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in related field
Please note that only applicants within the specified location will be considered.
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Job Description
Our client, who is a leading law practice with over 70 years of experience as a full-service law firm, and is looking to hire a Librarian.
DEPARTMENT: Administration & Support
SUPERVISOR: Practice Manager
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
JOB SUMMARY: This person will assist in maintaining and upgrading library services provided to the counsel of our client's Chambers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Loan library materials such as books to patrons and collect the returned materials.
- Catalogue and maintain the library materials.
- Handle loans
- Organize and reshelf returned items such as periodicals, books and DVDs.
- Handle the registration of new library cardholders and issue library cards.
- Teach people how to use the library resources.
- Answer any questions from patrons.
- Perform routine tasks such as answering phone calls and organizing files.
- Use and maintain computer library database to help locate library materials
- Photocopy and prepare needed library forms
- Perform book repair and mending
- Withdraw materials when needed
- Help make and maintain signage in the library for all departments
- Any other duties assigned by the Practice Manager
LIBRARY REQUIREMENTS:
- A degree in Library Studies
- Research and memorization skills.
- English, math and computer skills.
- Attention to detail.
- On-the-job training
Salary: Negotiable
*Proximity to the location is a key requirement*
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Job Description
Our client, who is a leading law practice with over 70 years of experience as a full-service law firm, and is looking to hire a Legal File Clerk.
DEPARTMENT: Administration & Support
SUPERVISOR: Practice Manager
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
JOB SUMMARY: A file clerk will be responsible for the complete organization of all the files in a firm. He/she will be responsible for ensuring that the firm has access to all of their case file at any time.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- File paperwork in the appropriate area
- Improve the accuracy of the filing system
- Retrieve case file when it is requested
- Input case file into an electronic database
- Update records with new information
- Perform regular quality checks on the file system
- Keep logs of case file that is taken out
- Ensure that sensitive information is safeguarded
- Any other duties assigned by the Practice Manager
REQUIREMENTS:
- At least a degree in any subject
- Great attention to detail and incredible patience to file correctly
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to stay organized
- Knowledge of filing systems
- Ability to implement new systems into the company
- Ability to work independently
- Great time management skills
Salary: Negotiable
*Proximity to the location is a key requirement*
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