Legal Secretary / Administrative Assistant

About the role

Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the managing partner, lawyers and other members of the firm, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, format, edit and proofread letters, legal documents, reports and memoranda.
• Manage the firm’s diary, schedules, appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Maintain physical and electronic filing systems and office registers.
• Handle telephone calls, emails, visitors and general enquiries professionally.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare rooms and documents, and take minutes as needed.
• Prepare and dispatch documents to clients, courts, government agencies and other organisations.
• Monitor and replenish stationery and office supplies.
• Support printing, scanning, photocopying, binding and other document‑related tasks.

Required profile

• Degree in secretarial studies, business administration, office technology or related field.
• Previous secretarial, administrative or legal support experience is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Professional, courteous demeanor with ability to handle confidential information.
• Residence within or easy access to the Yaba or Surulere axis; preferably female candidate.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook