Legal Executive at Hazon Holdings

Hazon Holdings is a growing and leading diversified business with headquarters in Africa. We specialize in raising standards through our synergy of varied business units. synergy of varied business units.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Executive

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Acting as commissioners for oaths for the swearing of legal documents;
• Attending court to assist barristers and solicitors with the presentation of cases;
• Issuing writs and tasking summonses;
• Negotiating on behalf of clients;
• Analyzing, researching and summarizing legal information;
• Interviewing and advising clients and witnesses;
• Keeping up to date with changing legislation;
• Assigning and supervising the work of junior staff.
• Preparing documentation for the conveyancing of property, matrimonial, probate and/or litigation work;
• Drawing up wills and drafting contracts;
• Liaising with fellow professionals from courts, legal practices, banks and accountancy firms;
• Conducting advocacy in Magistrates’ Courts;
• Collecting information for the preparation of legal documents;
• Attending client meetings;
• Advising and preparing documentation on the legal aspects of setting up a new business;
• Filing and indexing paperwork;
• Calculating inheritance tax, working out the sums and explaining the terms of wills to beneficiaries;
• Preparing accounts on behalf of a legal practice;
• Explaining complex legal matters to clients;
• Corresponding with, and on behalf of, clients;

Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Candidates should possess an LLB with 1-3 years experience
• You will need to have excellent legal research skills in order to prepare your cases and form strong arguments based on evidence.
• Excellent Communication skills
• You will also need to be able to speak confidently when conducting advocacy in court.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Respect for confidential information
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
1st August, 2023.