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Legal Associate
About this role
Alden Royal Attorneys in Lagos is looking for a Legal Associate to join its full‑service law practice. The role involves handling legal matters, giving legal advice, and delivering services to clients across corporate, dispute resolution, and family law matters. The firm seeks a competent, diligent professional who can draft and review documents, conduct research, assist with litigation, manage client communications, and support regulatory and business registration work. The position requires full‑time work at the Lagos Island office. Remuneration is a monthly gross salary in the range of ₦150,000 to ₦200,000, with commission where applicable.
What you would do
- Draft, review and vet legal documents and court processes
- Conduct legal research and prepare written addresses, affidavits, pleadings and other court processes
- Assist with litigation, attend court proceedings and monitor case progress and deadlines
- Handle client consultations, correspondence and follow-ups
- Assist with family law matters including divorce and child custody matters
- Support corporate and commercial transactions, regulatory compliance and business registrations
- Maintain client files, prepare case reports and provide updates on assigned matters
- Create and publish content for the firm’s social media platforms at least three times a week
- Perform other legal and administrative duties as assigned
What they are asking for
- LL.B. degree and BL from the Nigerian Law School
- Called to the Nigerian Bar and qualified to practise in Nigeria
- 1–3 years post‑call experience (preferred)
- Strong legal drafting, research, analytical and litigation skills
- Good knowledge of Nigerian law and court procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and relevant software
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and deadlines
- Proactive, trustworthy, professional and able to work independently
- Willing to work full‑time from the Lagos Island office
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