Executive Assistant to the Principal Partner at a Leading and Highly Reputable Law Firm

A leading and highly reputable law firm in Nigeria is seeking an efficient, vibrant and highly motivated candidates to provide support to the Principal Partner within the capacity below:

Job Title: Executive Assistant to the Principal Partner

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
The Executive Assistant will carry out duties such as:

• Research on contemporary issues on diverse subjects.
• Scheduling, coordinating, managing, and maintaining the Principal Partner’s diary and calendar appointments; daily agenda and to-do list; personal and work-related itinerary, meetings, travels, correspondence and liaise with the Principal Partner accordingly.
• Attending to and monitoring urgent enquiries and issues, ensuring that they are brought to the Principal Partner’s direct attention and where necessary, referring matters to the appropriate person for action.
• Taking dictation on various matters and drafting memos, letters and other correspondence as instructed by the Principal Partner.
• Occasionally assisting the Principal Partner on simple legal matters.
• Liaising with relevant individuals within the firm as well as external organizations, etc. on behalf of the Principal Partner.
• Organizing meetings and ensuring that the Principal Partner is well-prepared for meetings.
• Undertaking any other duties as may be requested by the Principal Partner.

Requirements

• Good University Degree in Law, English, Social Sciences or other related disciplines; as for applicants with a degree in law, a Call to Bar Certificate as having been enrolled as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria will be an added advantage.
• 5 - 10 years work experience.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English will be an added advantage.
• Cognate experience in a similar capacity working with Senior Management and/or C-level executives in a legal environment will be an added advantage.
• Age range must be 25 years and above.
• Preferably male.
• Global/International exposure in dealing with various cultures/personal styles will be a plus.
• Excellent computer and internet skills - Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook email & calendar system is essential.

Qualities: The ideal candidate must possess the following qualities:

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent in speech drafting and public speaking.
• Well-developed organizational and planning skills.
• Attention to details.
• Strong research, intellectual and analytical skill
• Sound command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Professional discretion.
• Demonstrate flexibility, versatility, initiative, proactivity, diplomacy, dynamism and enthusiasm
• Ability to carry out administrative tasks efficiently within a set timeline, demonstrating a high level of competence, sound grammatical skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make presentations, prepare reports and give feedbacks timeously.
• Must be a self-starter, confident and possess the ability to achieve results with minimal supervision.
• Flexible to travel at short notice and have a mature approach to work.
• Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.