Job Title: Male Legal Executive
Location: Lagos
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;
- Assigning and supervising the work of junior staff.
- Preparing documentation for the conveyancing of property, matrimonial, probate and/or 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
- An LL.B Degree
- 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
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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Deadline: August 2, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Executive / Management |