Legal Assistant (Remote) at a Growing Practice - Odixcity Consulting

Odixcity Consulting - Our client, a growing Practice, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Assistant 

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a motivated, eloquent, and highly responsible Legal Assistant to join our growing practice.
• This role is ideal for an attorney who is hardworking, proactive, eager to learn, and ready to step into a leadership and supervisory position within the firm.
• As a legal Assistant you will handle assigned matters in immigration, personal injury/accident, and family law cases while also assisting with team supervision, client intake conversion, task review, and operational support.
• The ideal candidate must be able to undergo rigorous training, adapt quickly, and lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and strong work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Handle assigned immigration, accident/personal injury, and family law matters from intake through resolution
• Conduct consultations and communicate effectively with prospective clients to convert leads into retained cases.
• Supervise and review submitted tasks, case work, and team assignments for accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues, courts, medical providers, experts, agencies, and third parties.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and case materials.
• Maintain organized case management and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist in developing workflows, improving office efficiency, and supporting firm operations.
• Participate in rigorous training and demonstrate the ability to quickly absorb and apply new information.
• Take initiative in problem-solving and independently follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability to support staff and team members.
• Lead by example through professionalism, responsiveness, integrity, and dedication to client service

Qualifications/ Requirements

• Foreign Bar license and LLB from an accredited law school ; LLM (not mandatory).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client service skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage a high-volume caseload.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Fast learner with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also handling responsibilities independently.
• Prior experience in immigration, personal injury, or family law is preferred but not required for the right candidate willing to train aggressively.
• Must be coachable and open to intensive training.
• Must be eloquent and confident communicator.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: N450,000 monthly
• Performance and leadership growth opportunities.
• Training and mentorship.
• Opportunity for advancement into higher supervisory and management roles.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cvs@odixcityconsulting.com.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.