Junior Legal Associate
Junior
Your tasks
- Draft, review and vet legal documents, including court processes, contracts, agreements, legal opinions and letters.
- Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, written addresses, affidavits and other court documents.
- Assist with litigation, attend court proceedings and monitor case progress and filing deadlines.
- Handle client consultations, correspondence and follow-ups professionally.
- Assist with family law matters, including divorce, custody, guardianship and maintenance proceedings.
- Support corporate and commercial transactions, regulatory compliance and business registration matters.
- Prepare case reports, maintain client files and provide regular updates on assigned matters.
- Carry out other legal assignments as may be required by the firm.
- Additional Responsibility: Basic Legal Content Creation
- Create basic legal educational content for the firm's social media platforms at least three times a week. Content may include legal tips, short-form video scripts, informative posts, carousels and other engaging materials relating to family law, corporate law, tenancy and other relevant legal topics.
Requirements
- Must possess an LL.B. degree and a qualifying BL certificate from the Nigerian Law School.
- Must be duly called to the Nigerian Bar and authorised to practise law in Nigeria.
- A minimum of 1–3 years' post-call experience is preferred.
- Strong legal drafting, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
- Good knowledge of Nigerian law and court procedures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other relevant office applications.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Must be professional, trustworthy, proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be willing to work full-time from the firm's Lagos Island office.
What we offer
Remuneration: NGN 150,000–200,000 monthly gross salary depending on competence and experience, with commission where applicable.