SOOB LAW Latest Recruitment 2026: Administrative Secretary, Executive Secretary, Etc. Jobs
Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore is a full-service law firm that operates with genuine knowledge of both local and international considerations. Our Practice focuses on a number of core areas: Commercial Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Advice, Money and Capital Markets, Regulatory and Compliance Advice, Asset Recovery, Insolvency, Due Diligence and Investigation. We work with leading law firms in various parts of the world especially in Europe and in the United States of America on a wide range of matters. Though based in Lagos, we operate in every part of Nigeria through an extensive network of correspondent associates.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Litigation Clerk
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
The Role: Your Impact
- The Litigation Clerk will provide essential high-level support to our team of advocates.
- You will be responsible for managing the entire lifecycle of litigation cases, ensuring strict adherence to court rules and procedures, and maintaining the highest standard of organization.
- Your expertise will be critical to the smooth operation and success of our litigation department.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced Case File & Cause List Management:
- Open new client matters and conduct comprehensive conflict checks.
- Maintain and manage both physical and electronic case files with the highest level of accuracy and organization.
- Master the firm’s litigation calendar, meticulously tracking and diarising all critical deadlines for filings, hearings, motions, appeals, and trials across various courts (High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, NIC, etc.).
- Closely monitor daily cause lists for the firm’s cases and notify the relevant attorneys promptly.
Court Procedures & Filing:
- Act as the firm’s expert on the filing requirements and procedures of key Lagos judiciary divisions (e.g., Lagos State High Court, Ikeja Judicial Division, Federal High Court, Lagos).
- Prepare and file court processes, including writs, motions, originating summons, pleadings, and appeals.
- Liaise directly with court registry staff to ensure efficient filing and to follow up on assigned judges, hearing dates, and other court communications.
- Ensure proper service of processes on opposing counsel and parties.
Drafting & Documentation:
- Independently draft, review, and proofread standard court processes, correspondence, and affidavits under the direction of an attorney.
- Prepare and assemble bundles of documents, exhibits, and authorities for court hearings and trials.
- Manage the certification of documents and notarization processes as required.
Client & Counsel Liaison:
- Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, providing updates on case filing and hearing dates.
- Communicate effectively with opposing counsel’s offices on procedural matters.
- Schedule meetings, court dates, and depositions (where applicable).
Qualifications
- A degree, HND, or Paralegal Studies, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on litigation support experience in a reputable Nigerian law firm.
- Expert, practical knowledge of Nigerian court rules and filing procedures in Lagos.
- Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proven ability to work independently and manage a high-volume caseload.
- Experience with Nigerian case management system.
Salary
N170,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: sooblaw@sooblaw.com using “Litigation Clerk” as the subject of the email.
Job Title: Executive Secretary
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are looking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Executive Secretary who will provide high-level executive, administrative and secretarial support to Partners and other fee-earners within the firm to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
- The Executive Secretary’s role goes beyond routine secretarial/administrative tasks as they need critical time management, problem-solving and analytical skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to function as a trusted partner with the Executives they support.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain Partners’ calendars, schedule meetings, appointments and court dates.
- Assist partners in prioritizing their day, including meetings, appointments, correspondence, and other important tasks, ensuring they stay on schedule.
- Provide cost-effective administrative and secretarial support to the partners and other fee-earners
- to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
- Provide calendar management for Partners, including daily agendas and scheduling, ensuring accuracy and adherence to appropriate standards.
- Prepare, proofread, and format correspondences, memos and legal documents.
- Oversee the production of legal documents, coordinating with internal teams and external parties as necessary.
- Screen and prioritize emails, calls, and other communications on behalf of Partners
- Monitor deadlines and ensure the timely filing of legal documents, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and court procedures.
- Track legal and billable activities and review invoices and payments to ensure timely processing.
- Coordinate logistics for legal meetings, conferences, and events, preparing materials, arranging catering, and coordinating travel as needed.
- Maintain an effective filing system for legal documents and correspondence.
- Other tasks as assigned
Reporting Line:
- The Executive Secretary will report to the Practice Manager.
Qualifications / Skills
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in English, Business Administration, Secretarial Studies or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of experience supporting senior-level executives in a corporate or legal environment.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Effective organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all activities, especially with legal documents and correspondence.
- Exemplary professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- Calendar and Schedule Management for Partners/Counsel
- Experience liaising with clients, counsel, Partners and external stakeholders professionally.
- Familiarity with Case Management/document management systems (e.g. document filing, court deadline tracking).
- A fast learner and excellent adaptive still
- Excellent Team Player
- Working for Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore means you will be part of a dynamic, imaginative and innovative team in which each person’s contribution is highly valued.
Salary
N300,000 (Slightly negotiable for a highly experienced candidate).
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: sooblaw@sooblaw.com using “EXECUTIVE SECRETARY” as the subject of the email.
Job Title: Administrative Secretary
Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are looking to hire a highly skilled and experienced Administrative Secretary who will provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to Partners and other fee-earners within the firm to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
- The Administrative Seceratary’s role goes beyond routine secretarial/administrative tasks as they need critical time management, problem-solving and analytical skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to function as a trusted partner with the Executives they support.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate effective and timely communication on behalf of Partners with Clients and other parties.
- Provide calendar management for Partners, including daily agendas and scheduling.
- Assist Partners in prioritizing their day, including meetings, appointments, correspondence, and other important tasks, ensuring they stay on schedule.
- Oversee the production of legal documents, coordinating with internal teams and external parties as necessary.
- Monitor deadlines and ensure the timely filing of legal documents, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and court procedures.
- Coordinate logistics for legal meetings, conferences, and events, preparing materials, arranging catering, and coordinating travel as needed.
- Maintain an effective filing system for legal documents and correspondence.
- Prepare and draft documents, ensuring accuracy and adherence to appropriate standards.
- Track legal and billable activities and review invoices and payments to ensure timely processing.
- Provide cost-effective administrative and secretarial support to the partners and other fee-earners to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
- Other tasks as assigned
Reporting Line:
- The Administrative Secretarywill report to the Practice Manager.
Qualifications
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in English, Business Administration, Secretarial Studies or a related field.
- At least five years of experience supporting senior level Executives in a corporate or legal environment.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Suite
- Effective organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all activities.
- Exemplary professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
- A fast learner and excellent adaptive still
- Excellent Team Player
- Working for Sofunde, Osakwe, Ogundipe & Belgore means you will be part of a dynamic, imaginative and innovative team in which each person’s contribution is highly valued.
Salary
N300,000 Monthly (Slightly negotiable for a highlyexperienced candidate).
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to: sooblaw@sooblaw.com using “ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY” as the subject of the email.
SOOB LAW Latest Recruitment 2026: Administrative Secretary, Executive Secretary, Etc. Jobs
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