Junior Legal Associate

About the role

Alden Royal Attorneys is seeking a motivated Junior Legal Associate to join its Lagos Island office. You will support a range of legal matters, from family law to corporate transactions, while gaining hands‑on experience in litigation and client management.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and vet legal documents such as contracts, agreements, court processes, legal opinions and letters.
• Conduct legal research, prepare affidavits, written addresses 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.
• Support family law matters (divorce, custody, guardianship, maintenance) and corporate/commercial transactions, regulatory compliance and business registration.
• Create basic legal educational content for the firm’s social media platforms at least three times a week.

Required profile

• LL.B. degree and a qualifying BL certificate from the Nigerian Law School.
• Called to the Nigerian Bar and authorised to practise law in Nigeria.
• Minimum 1–3 years post‑call experience preferred.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Competence with other relevant office applications.