Executive Secretary

About this role

SOOB Law is seeking an Executive Secretary in Lagos Island, Lagos, to provide high‑level administrative and secretarial support to partners and fee-earners. The role requires strong time management, problem‑solving and attention to detail in a legal environment, with duties including calendar management, document handling and coordinating communications and logistics.

What you would do

• Manage Partners’ calendars, schedule meetings, court dates and daily agenda.
• Prioritise partners’ tasks to keep them on schedule.
• Prepare, proofread and format correspondences, memos and legal documents.
• Oversee production of legal documents and coordinate with internal teams and external parties.
• Screen and prioritise emails and calls, monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing of documents.
• Track legal and billable activities and review invoices for timely processing.

What they are asking for

• HND / Bachelor’s degree in English, Business Administration, Secretarial Studies or related field.
• At least five years of experience supporting senior-level executives in corporate or legal environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Effective organisational and multitasking skills; ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills; high attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
• Experience liaising with clients, counsel, Partners and external stakeholders; familiarity with case management/document management systems.

Listing details are summarised from the source. Always confirm the role and the employer on the original posting before applying, and never pay to apply for a job.