Litigation Officer / Administrative Assistant Job at Bernice Consulting

Bernice Consulting is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Position: Litigation Officer / Administrative Assistant
Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Proactively assist Fee Earners with various tasks and provide administrative support on a daily basis for multiple initiatives and project by taking responsibility for data identification, collection, processing and transfer.
• Obtain due diligence materials, such as title information and documents, CAC filings, corporate certificates of good standing, etc.
• File applications, pleadings, motions and other court processes at various courts and arrange service of same when required.
• Draft emails, letters, formal agreements and other binding documents and correspondence as dictated by Fee Earners.
• Keep cases organised by establishing and organising files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with Fee Earners.
• File relevant applications to obtain certified true copies of rulings and judgments at various courts.
• Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow.
• Proactively work to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current best practices, legal requirements, procedures, solutions, and emerging technologies.
• Oversee and maintain organised filing procedures for client lists, legal materials, case files and other documentation.
• Assist in research as dictated by Fee Earners, analyse and compile data.
• Answer telephone calls, resolve client concerns when possible, and greet and entertain clients when they wait to meet with Fee Earners.
• Contribute to firm’s overall objective by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, as well exploring opportunities to add value.
• Obtain relevant information from other organisations, ministries or agencies.
• Make a constructive contribution to the non-chargeable activities of the firm.
• Undertake special task and perform other related duties as assigned in accordance with the Firm’s objectives.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND qualification with 2 - 3 years of work experience.

Salary
N40,000 - N60,000 Monthly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: ml.legalpractice@gmail.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.