Legal Assistant
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, eloquent, and highly responsible Legal Assistant to join our growing practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who is hardworking, proactive, eager to learn, and ready to step into a leadership and supervisory position within the firm. As a legal Assistant you will handle assigned matters in immigration, etc.
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Handle assigned immigration, accident/personal injury, and family law matters from intake through resolution
- Conduct consultations and communicate effectively with prospective clients to convert leads into retained cases.
- Supervise and review submitted tasks, case work, and team assignments for accuracy and timeliness.
- Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, courts, medical providers, experts, agencies, and third parties.
- Draft, review, and file legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and case materials.
- Maintain organized case management and ensure deadlines are met.
- Assist in developing workflows, improving office efficiency, and supporting firm operations.
- Participate in rigorous training and demonstrate the ability to quickly absorb and apply new information.
- Take initiative in problem-solving and independently follow through on assigned responsibilities.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability to support staff and team members.
- Lead by example through professionalism, responsiveness, integrity, and dedication to client service.
Requirements:
- Foreign Bar license and LLB from an accredited law school; LLM (not mandatory).
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and client service skills.
- Ability to multitask and manage a high-volume caseload.
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
- Fast learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented.
- Ability to work collaboratively while also handling responsibilities independently.
- Prior experience in immigration, personal injury, or family law is preferred but not required for the right candidate willing to train aggressively.
- Must be coachable and open to intensive training.
- Must be an eloquent and confident communicator
Benefits:
- Performance and leadership growth opportunities.
- Training and mentorship.
- Opportunity for advancement into higher supervisory and management roles.
Remuneration: NGN 450,000
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