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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in handling litigation matters before courts, tribunals, and regulatory bodies.
- Conduct legal research and case law analysis to support ongoing matters.
- Support the preparation and management of litigation strategies.
- Draft originating processes, motions, affidavits, written addresses, legal opinions, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents.
- Prepare case summaries, legal memoranda, and advisory notes.
- Review legal documents and identify legal and procedural issues.
- Attend court proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and client meetings as required.
- Represent clients in court and other dispute resolution forums where delegated.
- Assist senior lawyers in trial preparation, witness coordination, and hearing support.
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding assigned matters.
- Support client advisory services by conducting research and preparing draft opinions.
- Participate in meetings, negotiations, and strategy sessions where required.
- Assist with mediation, arbitration, conciliation, and settlement processes.
- Support preparation of arbitration documents and settlement agreements.
- Conduct research on ADR procedures and applicable legal frameworks.
Requirements
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized institution.
- Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) qualification and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
- 3 -7years post-call litigation experience.
- Prior experience in litigation and dispute resolution practice within a reputable law firm is preferred.
- Exposure to commercial litigation, civil litigation, arbitration, or regulatory disputes is an added advantage.
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