Administrative Assistant at Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore

Lagos

Sofunde, osakwe, ogundipe & belgore

Company Info

Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore is a full-service law firm that operates with genuine knowledge of both local and international considerations.

Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore is a full-service law firm that operates with genuine knowledge of both local and international considerations. Our Practice focuses on a number of core areas: Commercial Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Advice, Money and Capital Markets, Regulatory and Compliance Advice, Asset Recovery, Insolvency, Due Diligence and Investigation.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting Line: The Administrative Assistant will report to the Practice Manager and The Managing Partner.

Job Description

  • SOOB Law is looking to hirean Administrative Assistant who will provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to Partners and secretarial support to the partners and other fee-earners within the firm to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
  • The Administrative Assistant’s role goes beyond routine 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

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

Requirements

  • HND / Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least three years of experience supporting senior level Executives in a corporate or legal environment.
  • Proficiency in all Microsoft Suite
  • Effective organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all activities.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exemplary professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.

Salary

  • N150,000 – N180,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st August, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a covering letter to: [email protected] and Copy [email protected] using “Administrative Assistant” as the subject of the mail.

Note: 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.