Licensed Lawyer- remote

Odixcity ConsultingLagos, Lagos, NG

30+ days ago

Job description

Job Title : Licensed Lawyer

Industry : Law

Location : Anywhere- Remote

Job Summary : We are looking for a licensed lawyer who will be responsible for using their specialized knowledge of national, state or local laws to help our clients receive fair representation in a court of law. Duties include but not limited to : meeting with clients to determine their needs, coordinating with Legal Assistants and other legal professionals to compile documents and speaking on behalf of our clients in court.

Responsibilities :

Preparing all documents required to file cases, including briefs and other court documents
Working closely with team members to prepare a comprehensive brief on each case that goes to trial
Scheduling and conducting depositions of witnesses and experts
Researching legal concepts, case law, judicial opinions, statutes and regulations
Providing proper legal citation and statutory interpretation
Maintaining accurate case files, notes and reports
Negotiating cases to meet the needs of the firm and the client
Making sure all parties are carrying out their court order sentence and paying the necessary fines
Writing legal documents such as contracts, lawsuits, deeds, wills and appeals

Qualifications :

Bachelors or Master’s degree in law.

Must be a first-classor second class upper degree holder in law.

Must have attended Law school in Nigeria

Licensed lawyer of at least two years’ experience.

Must have experience in litigation.

Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.

Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.

Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills.

Skills required :

Professional attitude with a strong sense of discretion to keep sensitive information secure and private

Excellent interpersonal communication skills when working with clients, members of the court and other employees

Strong organizational abilities and time management skills to handle many cases at once

Workable knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet tools, presentation software and other technologies

Good research skills and techniques, including using case studies to make supporting claims and arguments

Knowledge of various legal contracts, documentation, processes and policies

Analytical ability, logical reasoning and sound judgment when professionally handling their clients’ cases

Knowledge and experience in immigration law is a plus.

Salary : N250,000

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