Litigation Secretary at Excel Chambers

Excel Chambers - E. R. Opara & Company® has been into commercial legal practice since 2007, and we have a host of companies that we represent as their corporate solicitors for more than 12 years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Litigation Secretary

Job Code: ABJEXC2021080701
Location: Jabi, Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• Must have the ability to type documents with little or no error, either from written scripts or as instructed by a superior officer.
• She must have good command of written and spoken English.
• Must be very conve4sanr with basic computer applications such as MS-word, Excel, power point, coral draw etc.
• She must have basic secretarial skills like filing shelfing of files and textbooks, binding documents, etc.
• Must have a fair understanding of Abuja streets and major landmarks within the FCT.
• Must have a good knowledge of office management.
• Must have the ability to work as a team.
• Must have self motivation and be capable of initiating fresh ideas.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Typing documents, and updating information online.
• Receives client, calls, record callers and their details.
• Supervising the general condition of the office, and ensuring that documents, files and items are placed properly.
• File documents at various courts, receive mails and court processes, and keeping dates and scheduling of cases.
• Resume on time to supervise cleaners and ensure the files for the day’s cases are brought out.
• Bank related transactions.
• Print, bind and arrange documents to be filed.
• Send mails through courier companies etc.
• Coordinates flow of clients and visitors within the office.
• Ensures coordination and flow of information to the principal Legal Adviser as well as other relevant departments within the Excel Chambers.

Education and Experience Required

• OND / HND / Degree or its equivalent
• Studied Secretarial Studies, Mass Communication, English and Literary Studies, English education, and related courses.
• 2 - 3 years relevant work experience, preferably in a law firm, or computer instructor and school.

Desired Profile and Skills:

• Proven secretarial and managerial skills; able to think through instructions.
• Excellent spoken and written English is an asset.
• Good writing and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy (competency in Microsoft Office and legal research databases)
• Understanding of the work and role of the Excel Chambers in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV, Application Letter and NYSC Certificate to: [email protected] using the job code (ie. "ABJEXC2021080701")  as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Clearly indicate “ABJEXC2021080701 Legal Adviser 1 ABJ" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
  • Qualification(s)
  • Current location
  • Languages you speak
  • Years of relevant experience
• Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, nationality, status, disability etc.
• However, EXCEL CHAMBERS will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process
• Female Applicant resident or intending to reside within Abuja only.