• Application Deadline:
• Position: Licensed Lawyer



• Job Type Remote



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA



• Experience



• Location




• Job Field Law / Legal 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are looking for a licensed lawyer who will be responsible for using their specialized knowledge of national, state or local laws to help our clients receive fair representation in a court of law.


• Duties include but not limited to: meeting with clients to determine their needs, coordinating with Legal Assistants and other legal professionals to compile documents and speaking on behalf of our clients in court.

Responsibilities

• Preparing all documents required to file cases, including briefs and other court documents


• Working closely with team members to prepare a comprehensive brief on each case that goes to trial


• Scheduling and conducting depositions of witnesses and experts


• Researching legal concepts, case law, judicial opinions, statutes and regulations


• Providing proper legal citation and statutory interpretation


• Maintaining accurate case files, notes and reports


• Negotiating cases to meet the needs of the firm and the client


• Making sure all parties are carrying out their court order sentence and paying the necessary fines


• Writing legal documents such as contracts, lawsuits, deeds, wills and appeals

Qualifications

• Candidate should possess a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law


• Must be a first-class degree holder in law.


• Must have attended Law school in Nigeria


• Licensed lawyer of at least two years’ experience.


• Must have experience in litigation.


• Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.


• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.


• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Skills required:

• Professional attitude with a strong sense of discretion to keep sensitive information secure and private


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills when working with clients, members of the court and other employees


• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to handle many cases at once


• Workable knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet tools, presentation software and other technologies


• Good research skills and techniques, including using case studies to make supporting claims and arguments


• Knowledge of various legal contracts, documentation, processes and policies


• Analytical ability, logical reasoning and sound judgment when professionally handling their clients’ cases


• Knowledge and experience in immigration law is a plus.

Salary

Open Negotiation.