"A.R. Fatoki & Associates - With many years of experience in helping organizations and individuals achieve their goals, A.R. Fatoki & Associates has a track record of involvement in some of the largest and most complex transactions in dynamic sectors of the Nigerian economy. Our unparalleled capacity to handle intricate legal issues is the bedrock of our practice, and our clients depend on us to help translate their opportunities into reality. The firm has consistently provided legal advisory services to private entrepreneurs, key sector operators, financial institutions, governments and governmental agencies, and multinational corporations in an array of complex transactions. A.R. Fatoki & Associates has a robust dispute resolution department that handles litigation, arbitration, and negotiation. We also render legal advisory services, Energy and Natural Resource law, Intellectual Property law and policy, Engineering and Construction law, Insurance, Taxation, Shipping, and Telecommunications law. As a firm interested in providing qualitative services to its clientele, A.R. Fatoki & Associates is consistently evolving cost-minimizing techniques to meet client expectations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Secretary

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

    Our law firm is seeking a professional legal secretary to oversee a range of administrative and secretarial tasks. As the legal secretary, your principal goal is to support attorneys by performing a range of clerical duties including attending court proceedings, researching case information, scheduling meetings, and filing legal documents.
    In addition to being an excellent written and verbal communicator. An in-depth knowledge of legal procedures and terminologies.

Responsibilities

    Provide secretarial support to one or more lawyers at the firm.
    Edit and proofread all legal documents.
    Maintain attorney calendar by scheduling conferences, depositions, and meetings.
    Welcome clients and conduct initial screenings of new clients.
    Go to court proceedings and type minutes.
    Organize all legal documents and ensure they are updated.
    Ensure all court documents are in order and filed before deadlines.
    Answer emails and phone calls, and when necessary, redirect calls.
    Research and authenticate important case information.
    Prepare different legal documents including appeals, motions, and petitions.

Requirements

    Degree / Diploma or equivalent qualification required.
    A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
    In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
    Skilled with MS Office.
    Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
    Good written and verbal communication skills.
    Residing within or around Lagos Island is advantage.

Application Closing Date

31st October, 2023.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: shallomlawpartners@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email."