Executive Secretary

About this role

An Executive Secretary position at a Lagos-based law firm (client of QTR HR Services). The role provides high-level executive, administrative and secretarial support to Partners and other fee-earners to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. It is a full-time role.

What you would do

• Manage and maintain Partners’ calendars; schedule meetings, appointments and court dates.
• Prioritise Partners’ day including meetings, appointments and correspondence to keep them on schedule.
• Prepare, proofread and format correspondences, memos and legal documents.
• Oversee the production of legal documents, coordinating with internal teams and external parties.
• Screen and prioritise emails, calls and other communications for Partners.
• Monitor deadlines to ensure timely filing of legal documents in line with regulatory and court procedures.

What they are asking for

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

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