Office Assistant at Aluko & Oyebode

Aluko & Oyebode, a top-tier full-service law firm, provides world-class legal services to local and international clients with over 70 lawyers and up to 150 staff members working out of offices in Nigeria commercial centres of Lagos, Abuja, and Port-Harcourt.

Our practice areas encompass the full range of corporate and commercial legal services, including banking and structured finance, dispute resolution, telecommunications, media and technology, intellectual property, energy and natural resources, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, project finance, real property, taxation, and privatisation. The Firm complements its corporate and commercial legal services with a robust Litigation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Contract Type: Permanent

Job Summary

• The Office Assistant will provide vital clerical and operational support to the Dispute Resolution & Tax (DRT) team. 
• This role is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations by handling tasks such as document delivery, file management, inventory coordination, and basic administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support to lawyers and administrative staff, including photocopying, preparing, and sorting paperwork as required.
• Act as a liaison between the DRT team and the Admin team to ensure the timely availability of essential supplies (e.g., papers, exhibit stamps, staplers).
• Maintain a well-organized inventory of DRT office supplies, ensuring the team has the necessary materials for daily operations.
• Deliver and pick up documents, packages, letters, and mail from various locations as needed.
• Assist the Filing Officer with the general management of DRT files, ensuring they are organized, up-to-date, and easily accessible for the team.
• Provide support with scanning, filing, archiving, and maintaining DRT files in compliance with established practice protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or management related to office maintenance or operations.

Educational Qualification

• Minimum of a High School Certificate, Diploma (OND), or equivalent qualification.
• Additional certification or coursework in office administration is a plus.

Skills / Knowledge Requirements:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Basic knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures.
• Ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting and transporting documents or supplies.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Basic proficiency with office equipment such as photocopiers and scanners.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit professionalism.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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