Admin / Legal Secretary at 68byalake

About the Company

D. Adegoke Legal is a newly launched but fast-growing law firm based in Lagos, providing corporate, property, and general legal services. The firm is built on structure, discipline, confidentiality, and excellence.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly competent Admin/Legal Secretary who can take ownership of office administration, enforce systems, make sound decisions, and support the firm's growth from inception. This position offers excellent opportunities for career growth.

Note: This role is not for beginners. It requires maturity, confidence, and the ability to stand firm on rules and processes.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall administrative control and coordination of the law office, including but not limited to:

• Act as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and official inquiries
• Manage the reception area and ensure a professional office atmosphere at all times
• Schedule and track client appointments, court dates, meetings, and deadlines
• Open, organize, and maintain client files (both physical and digital)
• Keep accurate daily records of clients received, matters handled, fees billed, and payments received
• Monitor lawyers' attendance, punctuality, and task execution, and report accordingly
• Type, format, and manage legal documents, correspondence, and filings
• Coordinate court filing logistics and document dispatch
• Track all inflows and outflows related to office administration and client payments
• Prepare weekly operational and activity reports for the Managing Partner
• Ensure strict confidentiality of client information and compliance with legal ethics
• Manage office inventory, stationery, and administrative supplies
• Liaise with cleaners, vendors, and service providers
• Support coordination of client interviews, meetings, and internal conferences

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of OND/HND qualification