• Application Deadline:
• Position: Junior Legal Associate


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  


• Salary Range ₦100,000 - ₦150,000/month
  

ALP is a start-up Law Firm loacated in Ajah seeking to engage the services of a Junior Associate with adequate experience in Litigation, Property Law and Corporate Law Practice area of Law.

Job Description/Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Meet with clients and cultivate a strong client/counsel relationship.


• Prepare processes at both trial courts and appellate courts.


• Handle trials at all courts under minimal supervision


• Proffer legal opinions and draft agreements with minimal supervision, draft and review documentation.


• Maintain active membership of Bar associations, and ability to deal with regulators, and public authorities.


• Adequate knowledge and practical experience of procedural law and substantive law.


• Fulfill other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Managing Partner/Senior Assciate.


• Prepare a comprehensive brief on each case under minimal supervision


• Maintain a regular schedule of hearings and court appearances.


• Review discovery of documents and determine the best course of action in each case.


• Familiar with enforcement procedures and can take steps to enforce judgments.

Requirements:

• The Candidate should possess a minimum of second-class lower division at BL / LLB.


• Minimum of 3+ years post-call experience acquired in a reputable litigation firm.


• A level of interpersonal skills sufficient to maintain effective working relationships, with colleagues and clients.


• Leadership skills.


• Highly focused and committed to law practice.


• Concise and precise drafting skills.


• Good eye for detail and effective time management.


• The ability to remain confident and assured in difficult circumstances, and stamina to sustain performance, particularly when under pressure.


• Must live on ths Island


• Preferably a Male candidate.

Remuneration: NGN 100,000- 150,000 (Can be increased depending on the years of experience)