Legal Assistant Job at an Oil Exploration and Production Company in Nigeria

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Job Title: Supply Chain Finance Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Employer: Oil Exploration and Production Company

Recruiter: Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Responsibilities:

•   Reports to the Legal Manager

•   Enhances attorney effectiveness by developing case information, evidence, and settlement options; tracking cases; supporting attorney's trial proceedings.

•   Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.

•   Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.

•   Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.

•   Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.

•   Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.

•   Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.

•   Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

•   Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

•   Investigate the facts of cases and ensure that all relevant information is considered.

•   Identify appropriate laws, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other materials for assigned cases.

•   Compile, analyze, and organize information.

•   Gather exhibits.

•   Prepare written reports.

•   Prepare legal arguments for lawsuits.

•   Draft pleadings and motions filed in court.

•   Assist attorneys during trials.

•   Organize and track files from case documents and make them available and easily accessible to attorneys

•   Prepare tax returns.

•   Establish trust funds.

•   Supervise other law office employees.

Requirements:

•   Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Legal Administration Skills, Litigation, Client Relationships, Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Dependability, Client Confidentiality.

•   LLB. Law

•   Masters in Law is an advantage

•   Candidate must have 3-5 years post bar experience.

•   A fluency in French language is mandatory for this role.

•   Willingness to travel

How to Apply:

Candidates with the requirements above should apply online or send CVs to nwadiuto@hamiltonlloydandassociates.com

Deadline: 30.11.2013.

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