• Application Deadline: Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal Assistant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , OND


• Experience


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Description

• A Legal Assistant is a professional who conducts legal research, drafts documents, emails, and signatures for lawyers when they're unable to.


• Overall, they're responsible for supporting lawyers and making their job easier by handling administrative tasks

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness.


• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.


• Administratively support and attend trials


• Prepare seal documents


• File and document all legal documents and more.


• Deal with clients/Public matters as directed by legal head and as relate to company service and policy.


• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony


• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research


• Locate and develop case relevant information


• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence


• Answer and direct phone calls


• Maintain contact lists


• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

Requirements And Skills

• Legal Assistant certification or diploma.


• Proven working experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.


• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system


• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office


• Computer literacy


• Proficiency in English


• Working knowledge of case management software.


• Excellent secretarial and organisational skills


• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure