Secretary / Legal Officer HND / BA / BSc Job
2024-06-05 08:41 Law / Legal Jobs Lagos 157 viewsJob Details
Job brief
We are looking for a Secretary / Legal officer to undertake a variety of administrative, legal and clerical tasks. The goal is to sustain efficiency of all office procedures and case management so as to guarantee reliability and consistency.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative and legal support to the Petroapp partners and management team
Prepare contracts, case briefs and synopsis of depositions on behalf of PetroApp.
Schedule virtual and physical meetings and prepare minutes of the meeting for third parties
Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
Ensure all regulatory and compliance procedures are followed as it relates to legal processes.
Conduct thorough statistical/ documentary research
Source and verify important case intelligence
Produce and file various legal documents such as appeals, contracts, payments, motions or petitions
Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Maintain and update inventories of contact details
Requirements and skills
First degree from an accredited university, preferably in Law
2 to 4 years post NYSC experience as a secretary or legal officer
Knowledge of constitution, legal terminology, regulations and court system
Knowledge of MS Office tools
Proficiency in English
Outstanding time-management and typing skills
Ability to multitask and being comfortable dealing with a diverse pool of people
Legal Secretary certification is a plus