Job Description
- Application Deadline:
- Position: Legal Assistant
- Job Type Full Time , Remote
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 1 year
- Location Nigeria
- Job Field Law / Legal 
- Salary Range ₦300,000 - ₦400,000/month
Role Overview:
- The Legal Assistant provides structured, process-driven support to a law firm’s property and transactional legal teams. This is an accuracy-critical role centred on document preparation, research, and case file management within a template-led environment.
- The role is designed for professionals who prefer methodical, consistent, and detail-focused work rather than advocacy, litigation, or advisory practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare legal documents using standard templates and approved wording
- Conduct structured property and transactional legal research
- Draft formal, client-facing correspondence
- Maintain and organise digital case files and documentation systems
- Review legal documents for accuracy, formatting, and completeness
- Follow established workflows, procedures, and checklists precisely
- Support transactional processes through administrative and documentation tasks
Role Scope:
This position does not include:
- Courtroom advocacy or litigation work
- Legal strategy development
- Creative or advisory drafting
- Client acquisition responsibilities
- Fee-earning or case ownership
Key Requirements (Non-Negotiable):
- LLB or equivalent law degree
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a law firm or formal legal environment
- Strong written English suitable for professional correspondence
- Ability to work consistently within standard business hours (9:00am–5:30pm)
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Comfort working in a structured, template-led environment
- Reliable internet connection and suitable computer equipment for Windows remote desktop
Advantageous Experience:
- Exposure to property or transactional law (any jurisdiction)
- Called to Bar or qualified in a Commonwealth jurisdiction
- Experience supporting document-heavy legal workflows