Legal Assistant at Legal Principal

Legal Principal - We are a professional office operating within a high-responsibility legal and public-interest environment. Our work requires strong legal competence, discretion, and professionalism, with a focus on research, documentation, and institutional support.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• We are seeking a dedicated, highly competent Legal Assistant with a minimum of five (5) years post-call experience to provide high-level legal, research and administrative support in a high-responsibility professional environment.
• The ideal candidate is professionally grounded, detail-oriented, discreet, and capable of working independently while exercising sound judgement.
• This role requires an individual with a strong understanding of Nigerian law, excellent interpersonal skills, respect for professional boundaries, a commitment to maintaining confidentiality at the highest level, and a willingness to go above and beyond in delivering quality legal support.

Key Responsibilities
Legal & Professional Support:

• Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare legal opinions, briefs, memoranda, summaries, and analytical notes on complex legal issues
• Review and analyse legal documents, pleadings, and written submissions
• Assist with the preparation and organisation of legal materials for review, reference, and legal analysis
• Track deadlines, filings, and legal obligations to ensure timely compliance

• Track legal developments and emerging jurisprudence where required

Documentation & Records Management:

• Draft, review, proofread, and format legal correspondence and documents
• Maintain accurate, well-organised, and confidential legal records and files
• Manage document control systems to ensure easy retrieval and version accuracy
• Ensure compliance with procedural requirements and timelines

Administrative & Operational Support:

• Manage schedules, meetings, and professional correspondence
• Liaise professionally with lawyers, court staff, institutions, and other stakeholders
• Monitor deadlines, filings, and deliverables to ensure timely execution
• Support workflow efficiency by anticipating needs and proactively resolving issues

Professional Conduct & Collaboration:

• Exercise a high level of discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrate sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and respect for professional boundaries
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and tactfully with diverse stakeholders
• Provide support beyond standard hours when required, within reasonable professional expectations

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Called to the Nigerian Bar with a minimum of 5 years post-call experience
• Strong working knowledge of Nigerian law and legal procedures
• Proven experience in legal research, drafting, and document review
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Desired Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise competing demands
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and willingness to go above and beyond when required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

What We Offer

• A professional, respectful, and intellectually stimulating work environment
• Opportunity to work closely on complex and meaningful legal matters
• Competitive and fair compensation, commensurate with experience
• Long-term growth and professional development opportunities.

Application Closing Date
30th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their detailed CV and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience and suitability for the role to: legalapplications26@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.