• Application Deadline: Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Legal Executive


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acting as commissioners for oaths for the swearing of legal documents;


• Attending court to assist barristers and solicitors with the presentation of cases;


• Issuing writs and tasking summonses;


• Negotiating on behalf of clients;


• Analyzing, researching and summarizing legal information;


• Interviewing and advising clients and witnesses;


• Keeping up to date with changing legislation;


• Preparing documentation for the conveyancing of property,litigation work


• Drawing up wills and drafting contracts;


• Liaising with fellow professionals from courts, legal practices, banks and accountancy firms;


• Conducting advocacy in Magistrates’ Courts;


• Collecting information for the preparation of legal documents;


• Attending client meetings;


• Advising and preparing documentation on the legal aspects of setting up a new business;


• Filing and indexing paperwork;


• Calculating inheritance tax, working out the sums and explaining the terms of wills to beneficiaries;


• Preparing accounts on behalf of a legal practice;


• Explaining complex legal matters to clients;


• Corresponding with, and on behalf of, clients;

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

Legal Executive job description should include these common skills and qualifications:

• Candidates should possess an LL.B


• You will need to have excellent legal research skills in order to prepare your cases and form strong arguments based on evidence.


• Excellent Communication skills


• You will also need to be able to speak confidently when conducting advocacy in court.


• Good writing skills.


• Ability to work under pressure


• Respect for confidential information


• Problem solving skills


• Computer literacy.