Paralegal / Legal Assistant to the Managing Solicitor at the HR Hive

The HR Hive, a Human Resource company and consulting firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Paralegal / Legal Assistant to the Managing Solicitor

Location: Lagos

Scope of Position - Job Purpose

• Support Managing Solicitor by maintaining and drafting documents, organizing files, and maintaining legal library and references.
• Taking notes and dictation to aid in document drafting.
• May be required to conduct legal research.
• Will be required to act in a legal assistant/secretary capacity by scheduling meetings and maintaining a calendar on the Managing Solicitor’s behalf.

Legal Research:

• Investigating facts, cases, statutes, public records, and such other resources to assist in case preparation.
• Gathering and analyzing legal articles and texts for relevance in ongoing matters
• Keeping and updating Managing Solicitor’s law library

Scheduling Support:

• Maintaining an electronic calendar on behalf of the Managing Solicitor
• Preparing reminders for scheduled meetings and upcoming events
• Scheduling internal and external meetings

Document Drafting Support:

• Preparing affidavits and legal correspondence
• Taking notes and dictations from Managing/Head Solicitor
• Receiving and disseminating correspondence for further action

Education & Training Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Law degree preferable).
• Must have 1-2 years experience
• Demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft 365 Apps, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to use calendars for scheduling.
• Confident with oral and written communication skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Must be able to multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents, and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Immediate availability is also an advantage.

Experience Requirements:

• Office administration / Secretary experience
• Performance Measurement
• Timesheet
• Success at task completion
• Dedication to furthering education/taking advantage of training opportunities.

Salary

• N100,000 - N150,000 / Month (Depending on level of experience and fitness)

Benefits

• HMO (Basic).
• Annual Leave - 15 working days a year.
• Sick Leave - 6 working days a year.
• Maternity leave - 12 weeks with full pay; maternity hours on return (late start or early close).
• Law School Training for one set of exams (for LLB candidates).
• Promotion to Junior Associate (For LLB candidates - after Call to Nigerian Bar).

Work Hours:

• Typical workday 8am - 5pm (Monday - Thursday).
• 8am - 2pm on Friday.
• May require earlier start or later close depending on Managing Solicitor’s schedule.
• Sunday work may be required but will be remote.

Vacation:

• Annual leave - 15 working days a year (upon completion of 6 months probationary period)
• Sick leave - 6 working days a year
• Half days on Friday; work closes at 2pm (where there is no further need to be at the office)

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resumes to: info@hrhive.org using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Ensure your Resume is saved with your first and last name.
• Candidates available for immediate hire will be given priority.