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NYSC Associate Positions

Fresh opportunities for NYSC members

  • NYSC Associate 310 views

    Vertex Legal Partners

    Lagos Full Time
    Support a reputable Nigerian law firm as an NYSC Associate (Legal) during your National Youth Service Corps year, contributing to legal operations and client services. Conduct legal research: Analyze case law, statutes, and regulations using platforms like LawPavilion to support case preparation. Draft documents: Prepare contracts, legal opinions, and compliance documents for corporate and individual clients. Assist in litigation: Compile case files, briefs, and evidence summaries to meet court deadlines. Monitor legal trends: Track updates in Nigerian laws, including data protection and labor regulations, via online sources. Support digital processes: Manage e-filing and virtual client consultations to enhance firm efficiency. Collaborate with team: Work with senior lawyers on client matters, ensuring timely delivery of services.
    Rolling Basis View Details
  • NYSC Associate 180 views

    Nojim Tairu & Co

    Lagos Full Time
    We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking NYSC member with a legal background to join our law firm as a Litigation Lawyer. The ideal candidate will assist in court proceedings, legal research, drafting of legal documents, and general litigation support under senior counsel supervision.Responsibilities:Assist in handling litigation matters and court appearancesDraft legal documents, including motions, affidavits, pleadings, and written addressesConduct legal research and case law analysisAttend court sessions and assist senior lawyers during hearingsPrepare case files and maintain proper documentationLiaise with court registries and relevant legal institutionsSupport client interviews and case strategy discussionsPerform other legal duties as assignedAdded Advantage:Prior litigation or court experienceKnowledge of court filing processesStrong organisational skillsBenefits:Monthly allowance (in addition to NYSC stipend)Practical courtroom experienceMentorship and hands-on legal trainingOpportunity for future employment based on performance
    56 days remaining View Details
  • NYSC Associate 308 views

    Olumide Babalola LP (Lagos)

    Lagos Full Time
    Support a reputable Nigerian law firm as an NYSC Associate (Legal) during your National Youth Service Corps year, contributing to legal operations and client services. Conduct legal research: Analyze case law, statutes, and regulations using platforms like LawPavilion to support case preparation. Draft documents: Prepare contracts, legal opinions, and compliance documents for corporate and individual clients. Assist in litigation: Compile case files, briefs, and evidence summaries to meet court deadlines. Monitor legal trends: Track updates in Nigerian laws, including data protection and labor regulations, via online sources. Support digital processes: Manage e-filing and virtual client consultations to enhance firm efficiency. Collaborate with team: Work with senior lawyers on client matters, ensuring timely delivery of services.
    Rolling Basis View Details
  • NYSC Associate 142 views

    Odiase Lawyers Consulting

    Delta Full-time
    Support a reputable Nigerian law firm as an NYSC Associate (Legal) during your National Youth Service Corps year, contributing to legal operations and client services. Conduct legal research: Analyze case law, statutes, and regulations using platforms like LawPavilion to support case preparation. Draft documents: Prepare contracts, legal opinions, and compliance documents for corporate and individual clients. Assist in litigation: Compile case files, briefs, and evidence summaries to meet court deadlines. Monitor legal trends: Track updates in Nigerian laws, including data protection and labor regulations, via online sources. Support digital processes: Manage e-filing and virtual client consultations to enhance firm efficiency. Collaborate with team: Work with senior lawyers on client matters, ensuring timely delivery of services.
    Rolling Basis View Details
  • NYSC Associate 299 views

    Detail Commercial Solicitors

    Lagos Full Time
    Support a reputable Nigerian law firm as an NYSC Associate (Legal) during your National Youth Service Corps year, contributing to legal operations and client services. Conduct legal research: Analyze case law, statutes, and regulations using platforms like LawPavilion to support case preparation. Draft documents: Prepare contracts, legal opinions, and compliance documents for corporate and individual clients. Assist in litigation: Compile case files, briefs, and evidence summaries to meet court deadlines. Monitor legal trends: Track updates in Nigerian laws, including data protection and labor regulations, via online sources. Support digital processes: Manage e-filing and virtual client consultations to enhance firm efficiency. Collaborate with team: Work with senior lawyers on client matters, ensuring timely delivery of services.
    Rolling Basis View Details
  • NYSC Associate 329 views

    Ezeani & Ezeani (Abuja)

    Abuja Full Time
    Support a reputable Nigerian law firm as an NYSC Associate (Legal) during your National Youth Service Corps year, contributing to legal operations and client services. Conduct legal research: Analyze case law, statutes, and regulations using platforms like LawPavilion to support case preparation. Draft documents: Prepare contracts, legal opinions, and compliance documents for corporate and individual clients. Assist in litigation: Compile case files, briefs, and evidence summaries to meet court deadlines. Monitor legal trends: Track updates in Nigerian laws, including data protection and labor regulations, via online sources. Support digital processes: Manage e-filing and virtual client consultations to enhance firm efficiency. Collaborate with team: Work with senior lawyers on client matters, ensuring timely delivery of services.
    Rolling Basis View Details
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Legal Intern Positions

For undergraduate law students (100–500 level)

  • Legal Intern 49 views

    Capitalfield Legal

    Lagos Internship
    Gain hands-on experience at a reputable Nigerian law firm as a Legal Intern. This role is designed for ambitious undergraduate law students looking to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal work. You will support the legal team, assist in research, and gain valuable insight into the daily operations of a law firm. Responsibilities: Conduct Legal Research: Assist associates in analysing case law, statutes, and regulations using resources like LawPavilion and library materials to support case preparation. Draft Basic Documents: Prepare first drafts of legal memos, client letters, and case summaries under the supervision of senior lawyers. Administrative Support: Assist in organizing case files, proofreading documents, and managing data entry to ensure efficient firm operations. Monitor Legal Trends: Help track relevant updates in Nigerian legislation and news to keep the team informed. Observe & Learn: Shadow lawyers during client meetings or court sessions (where permitted) to understand advocacy and client management. Collaborate with Team: Work closely with NYSC associates and senior lawyers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
    Rolling Basis View Details
  • Legal Intern 101 views

    Vibadia Law Firm

    Edo Internship
    Gain hands-on experience at a reputable Nigerian law firm as a Legal Intern. This role is designed for ambitious undergraduate law students looking to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal work. You will support the legal team, assist in research, and gain valuable insight into the daily operations of a law firm. Responsibilities: Conduct Legal Research: Assist associates in analysing case law, statutes, and regulations using resources like LawPavilion and library materials to support case preparation. Draft Basic Documents: Prepare first drafts of legal memos, client letters, and case summaries under the supervision of senior lawyers. Administrative Support: Assist in organizing case files, proofreading documents, and managing data entry to ensure efficient firm operations. Monitor Legal Trends: Help track relevant updates in Nigerian legislation and news to keep the team informed. Observe & Learn: Shadow lawyers during client meetings or court sessions (where permitted) to understand advocacy and client management. Collaborate with Team: Work closely with NYSC associates and senior lawyers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
    Rolling Basis View Details
  • Legal Intern 85 views

    Ojukwu Fatou & Yusuf

    Abia Internship
    Gain hands-on experience at a reputable Nigerian law firm as a Legal Intern. This role is designed for ambitious undergraduate law students looking to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal work. You will support the legal team, assist in research, and gain valuable insight into the daily operations of a law firm. Responsibilities: Conduct Legal Research: Assist associates in analysing case law, statutes, and regulations using resources like LawPavilion and library materials to support case preparation. Draft Basic Documents: Prepare first drafts of legal memos, client letters, and case summaries under the supervision of senior lawyers. Administrative Support: Assist in organizing case files, proofreading documents, and managing data entry to ensure efficient firm operations. Monitor Legal Trends: Help track relevant updates in Nigerian legislation and news to keep the team informed. Observe & Learn: Shadow lawyers during client meetings or court sessions (where permitted) to understand advocacy and client management. Collaborate with Team: Work closely with NYSC associates and senior lawyers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
    Rolling Basis View Details
  • Legal Intern 57 views

    E. F. Eruvwetaghware & Co (Erus Chambers)

    Delta Internship
    Gain hands-on experience at a reputable Nigerian law firm as a Legal Intern. This role is designed for ambitious undergraduate law students looking to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal work. You will support the legal team, assist in research, and gain valuable insight into the daily operations of a law firm. Responsibilities: Conduct Legal Research: Assist associates in analysing case law, statutes, and regulations using resources like LawPavilion and library materials to support case preparation. Draft Basic Documents: Prepare first drafts of legal memos, client letters, and case summaries under the supervision of senior lawyers. Administrative Support: Assist in organizing case files, proofreading documents, and managing data entry to ensure efficient firm operations. Monitor Legal Trends: Help track relevant updates in Nigerian legislation and news to keep the team informed. Observe & Learn: Shadow lawyers during client meetings or court sessions (where permitted) to understand advocacy and client management. Collaborate with Team: Work closely with NYSC associates and senior lawyers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
    Rolling Basis View Details
  • Legal Intern 71 views

    Femi Falana Chambers

    Abuja Internship
    Gain hands-on experience at a reputable Nigerian law firm as a Legal Intern. This role is designed for ambitious undergraduate law students looking to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal work. You will support the legal team, assist in research, and gain valuable insight into the daily operations of a law firm. Responsibilities: Conduct Legal Research: Assist associates in analysing case law, statutes, and regulations using resources like LawPavilion and library materials to support case preparation. Draft Basic Documents: Prepare first drafts of legal memos, client letters, and case summaries under the supervision of senior lawyers. Administrative Support: Assist in organizing case files, proofreading documents, and managing data entry to ensure efficient firm operations. Monitor Legal Trends: Help track relevant updates in Nigerian legislation and news to keep the team informed. Observe & Learn: Shadow lawyers during client meetings or court sessions (where permitted) to understand advocacy and client management. Collaborate with Team: Work closely with NYSC associates and senior lawyers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
    Rolling Basis View Details
  • Legal Intern 77 views

    Perchstone & Graeys

    Lagos Internship
    Gain hands-on experience at a reputable Nigerian law firm as a Legal Intern. This role is designed for ambitious undergraduate law students looking to bridge the gap between academic theory and practical legal work. You will support the legal team, assist in research, and gain valuable insight into the daily operations of a law firm. Responsibilities: Conduct Legal Research: Assist associates in analysing case law, statutes, and regulations using resources like LawPavilion and library materials to support case preparation. Draft Basic Documents: Prepare first drafts of legal memos, client letters, and case summaries under the supervision of senior lawyers. Administrative Support: Assist in organizing case files, proofreading documents, and managing data entry to ensure efficient firm operations. Monitor Legal Trends: Help track relevant updates in Nigerian legislation and news to keep the team informed. Observe & Learn: Shadow lawyers during client meetings or court sessions (where permitted) to understand advocacy and client management. Collaborate with Team: Work closely with NYSC associates and senior lawyers to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
    Rolling Basis View Details
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Archived Jobs

Past opportunities for reference

  • Archived Mar 14, 2026

    Legal Officer / Recovery Manager

    Elizabeth Maddeux Limited Lagos
    Expired Mar 30, 2026
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  • Archived Mar 10, 2026

    Compliance Director – Office of the President

    Feed the Future Senegal Project Dundël Suuf Abuja
    Expired Mar 30, 2026
    View Details
  • Archived Mar 08, 2026

    Litigation Lawyers

    Moruff Balogun & Co. Ogun
    Expired Mar 30, 2026
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  • Archived Mar 05, 2026

    Head, Legal & Compliance

    SeamlessHR Multiple Locations
    Expired Mar 30, 2026
    View Details
  • Archived Feb 20, 2026

    Associate

    Chronos legal and Co Abuja
    Expired Mar 30, 2026
    View Details
  • Archived Mar 14, 2026

    Senior Legal & Compliance Officer

    StarGuide HR Consulting Limited Lagos
    Expired Mar 30, 2026
    View Details
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