NYSC Associate

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will (but is not limited to):

Conduct legal research on relevant case laws, statutes, regulations, and other legal matters to support case preparation and legal decision-making.

Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, agreements, legal opinions, motions, and memoranda.

Assist in managing client cases and legal matters, ensuring proper documentation, file management, and timely tracking of deadlines.

Liaise with clients to obtain relevant information, provide updates on legal matters, and respond to enquiries professionally.

Prepare legal correspondence, emails, notices, and other official communications on behalf of the firm.

Analyse legal issues, assess potential risks, and provide recommendations to support effective legal strategies.

Assist senior legal practitioners in developing case strategies, preparing legal arguments, and handling negotiations.

Attend court proceedings, hearings, and other legal engagements as required.

Prepare court documents, trial exhibits, witness lists, and other materials required for legal proceedings.

Ensure proper handling of confidential client information and compliance with professional and ethical standards.

Monitor developments in relevant areas of law and keep the legal team informed of important changes.

Provide general administrative and legal support to the team as required.

Requirement:

Bachelor\'s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised institution.

Must have completed the Nigerian Law School programme and been called to the Nigerian Bar.

Good knowledge of legal principles, procedures, and applicable laws.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant legal research tools.

Strong legal drafting, research, and analytical skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, and meet deadlines.

High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

Required Competencies:

Strong legal research and analytical abilities, with the capacity to interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents.

Excellent legal writing and drafting skills, with attention to accuracy, clarity, and detail.

Good understanding of court procedures, litigation processes, and legal documentation.

Strong case management and organisational skills, with the ability to track deadlines and manage multiple legal matters.

Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to identify legal risks, analyse complex issues, and recommend practical solutions.

Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with senior legal practitioners and other team members.

High ethical standards, sound judgment, discretion, and commitment to professional conduct.

Proficiency in legal research databases, Microsoft Office, and other relevant legal technology tools.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@eclathrconsulting.com.ng using the position as subject of email.

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