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.