Secretary Job at S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co. is a leading Corporate and Commercial Law firm based in Nigeria. Established in 1967, it has been at the forefront of developments in commercial practice in Nigeria and has continuously rendered sound technical advice and tailored customer solutions to its local and international partners. To our clients, S.P.A. Ajibade & Co. is a reliable partner and trusted counsel in various transactions and dispute resolution processes. We see our duty to our client as that of not just providing excellent technical advice, but also providing solutions that address and enhance a client’s purpose and business objective.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Position: Secretary

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a suitably competent Secretary who will be responsible for undertaking a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
• The incumbent will work under the supervision of the practice administrator and will also provide support in assigned legal cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, clerical and secretarial support to one or more lawyers at the firm.
• Transcribe, edit and proofread legal documents.
• Organise all legal documents and ensure they are updated.
• Ensure all court documents are in order and filed before deadlines.
• Research and authenticate important case information.
• Prepare different legal documents including appeals, motions, and petitions.
• Managing records, projects and calendars to make sure everything functions smoothly.

Desired Skills & Experience

• A good Degree in Secretarial Studies or a related discipline.
• Member of professional bodies is an added advantage.
• Proven and solid 5 - 7 years of experience working in the same capacity in a structured organisation.
• Relevant work experience within a law firm environment would be an advantage.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and the ability to lead a team effectively.
• Knowledge of constitution, documentation, legal terminology, regulations and court system.
• Proficiency in word processing software including MS Office.
• Strong research, intellectual and analytical skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Sound attention to detail.
• A professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to type quickly and accurately.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Sound command of English language (oral and written) is a requirement and will be tested at the interview stage.

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