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Executive Secretary At Soob Law

SOOB Law·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
LegalFull TimeInternship
-Closes Oct 31, 2026

SOOB Law is looking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Executive Secretary who will provide high-level executive, administrative and secretarial support to Partners and other fee-earners within the firm to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. The Executive Secretary's role goes beyond routine secretarial/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

  • Manage and maintain Partners' calendars, schedule meetings, appointments and court dates. Assist Partners in prioritizing their day, including meetings, appointments, correspondence, and other important tasks, ensuring they stay on schedule.
  • Provide cost-effective administrative and secretarial support to the partners and other fee-earners to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
  • Provide calendar management for Partners, including daily agendas and scheduling, ensuring accuracy and adherence to appropriate standards.
  • Prepare, proofread, and format correspondences, memos and legal documents.
  • Oversee the production of legal documents, coordinating with internal teams and external parties as necessary.
  • Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and other communications on behalf of Partners
  • Monitor deadlines and ensure the timely filing of legal documents, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and court procedures.
  • Track legal and billable activities and review invoices and payments to ensure timely processing.
  • 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.
  • Other tasks as assigned

Reporting Line:

The Executive Secretary will report to the Practice Manager.

Qualifications/Skills:

  • HND/Bachelor's degree in English, Business Administration, Secretarial Studies or a related field.
  • At least five (5) years of experience supporting senior level Executives in a corporate or legal environment.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Effective organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all activities especially with legal documents and correspondences.
  • Exemplary professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
  • Calendar and Schedule Management for Partners/Counsel
  • Experience liaising with clients, counsel, Partners and external stakeholders professionally.
  • Familiarity with Case Management/document management systems (e.g. document filing , court deadline tracking).
  • A fast learner and excellent adaptive still
  • Excellent Team Player

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.

Salary: N300,000 (Slightly negotiable for a highly experienced candidate)

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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Send your CV along with a cover letter tosooblaw@sooblaw.com

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At a glance

Company

SOOB Law

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

October 31, 2026

Created

October 5, 2026

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