Administrative Assistant at SOOB Law

Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore is a full-service law firm that operates with genuine knowledge of both local and international considerations. Our Practice focuses on a number of core areas: Commercial Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Advice, Money and Capital Markets, Regulatory and Compliance Advice, Asset Recovery, Insolvency, Due Diligence and Investigation. We work with leading law firms in various parts of the world especially in Europe and in the United States of America on a wide range of matters. Though based in Lagos, we operate in every part of Nigeria through an extensive network of correspondent associates.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking to hire an Administrative Assistantwho will provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to Partners and secretarial support to the partners and other fee-earners within the firm to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
• The Administrative Assistant’s role goes beyond routine administrative tasks as they need critical time management, problem-solving and analytical skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to function as a trusted partner with the Executives they support.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective and timely communication on behalf of Partners with Clients and other parties.
• Provide calendar management for Partners, including daily agendas and scheduling.
• Assist Partners in prioritizing their day, including meetings, appointments, correspondence, and other important tasks, ensuring they stay on schedule.
• Oversee the production of legal documents, coordinating with internal teams and external parties as necessary.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure the timely filing of legal documents, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and court procedures.
• Coordinate logistics for legal meetings, conferences, and events, preparing materials, arranging catering, and coordinating travel as needed.
• Maintain an effective filing system for legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare and draft documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to appropriate standards.
• Track legal and billable activities and review invoices and payments to ensure timely processing.
• Provide cost-effective administrative and secretarial support to the partners and other fee-earners to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
• Other tasks as assigned

Reporting Line:

• The Administrative Assistant will report to the Practice Manager and The Managing Partner.

Qualifications

• HND / Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience supporting senior level Executives in a corporate or legal environment.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Suite
• Effective organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all activities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Exemplary professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Salary
N180,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a covering letter to: sooblaw@sooblaw.com using “Application – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT” as the subject of the email.

Note: Working for Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore means you will be part of a dynamic, imaginative and innovative team in which each person’s contribution is highly valued.