Legal Secretary

Responsibilities:

 

• Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing legal documents, correspondence, contracts, pleadings, and reports.
• Managing lawyers' calendars, appointments, court dates, meetings, and deadlines.
• Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic client files and legal records.
• Liaising with clients, courts, regulatory authorities, government agencies, and other stakeholders on behalf of the firm.
• Receiving, screening, and directing telephone calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Assisting with legal research and the compilation of documents for transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters.
• Filing court processes and ensuring compliance with filing requirements and deadlines.
• Preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence and ensuring proper document tracking.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.
• Assisting with client onboarding, conflict checks, and Know-Your-Client (KYC) documentation where applicable.
• Monitoring office supplies and administrative requirements for the legal team.
• Supporting billing, invoicing, and client account administration as required.
• Maintaining the firm's document management and record-keeping systems.
• Performing other administrative and secretarial duties as may be assigned by the firm's partners and lawyers.

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor's degree in Secretarial Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years' experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Social media skills, Research skills, Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Communication skills, Multitasking, Professionalism, Teamwork skills, Problem-solving.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Only Lekki-Ajah residents will be considered.