Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Prepares legal documents, including summonses, complaints, and subpoenas.
- Serves management by developing and monitoring cases and documentation.
- HR support duties such as: preparing offer letters, termination letters & contracts for employees.
- Managing internal cases and conducting legal research; preparing and reviewing legal documents on behalf of the company.
- Researching and drafting legal opinions on various legal matters in corporate and commercial transactions.
- Advocating on behalf of the organization in alternative dispute resolution, and private negotiation.
- Operational Support and Legal advisory.
- Ensuring the implementation of corporate governance principles in the organization and coordinating and scheduling Board and Board Committee meetings.
- Maintaining all statutory books and registers of the company and monitoring all ongoing contracts on behalf of the company.
- Provides administrative and secretarial support.
- Develops cases by interviewing prospective clients and reviewing information.
- Prepares status reports and keeps clients informed of case progress.
- Gathers case evidence and documentation by preparing files and inputting information from records, statements, and other documentation.
- Files records and logs incoming mail.
- Alerts staff of issues requiring their attention.
- Maintains contact with clients and opposing counsel.
- Contributes information to the management during case reviews.
- Concludes cases by verifying outstanding balances and preparing settlement documentation.
- Updates professional knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional publications.
- Builds positive client relationships through effective communication, establishing trust, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Schedules meetings and depositions, answers phones, and maintains digital and physical records.
Requirements:
- Technical skills, including the ability to work with databases and case management software
- Attention to detail and organization skills
- Leadership ability and management experience
- Ability to perform well under the pressure of multiple deadlines
- Word processing
- Research skills
- Critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze complex information
- Excellent verbal communication skills, including listening skills
- Proficiency in writing, editing, and proofreading
- Integrity, client confidentiality
- BL (Barrister-at-Law) – Nigerian Law School
- LLB (Bachelor of Law)
- Minimum of 7 years' experience.
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Job Overview
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Company
Hubforjobs Recruitments
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Experience
7+ years
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Location
Lagos
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Offered Salary
NGN250,000 - 400,000 Monthly
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Qualification
Others
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Industry
Legal Services
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Date Posted
December 12, 2024
Job location
Hubforjobs Recruitments
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Category
Consulting, Recruitment, HR Services
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Website
hubforjobs.com
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Location
Lagos, Nigeria