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.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly competent Administrative & 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 a great opportunity for career growth.

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:

• Acting as the first point of contact for clients, visitors, and official inquiries
• Managing the reception area and ensuring a professional office atmosphere at all times
• Scheduling and tracking client appointments, court dates, meetings, and deadlines
• Opening, organizing, and maintaining client files in both physical and digital formats
• Keeping accurate daily records of clients received, matters handled, fees billed, and payments received
• Monitoring lawyers' attendance, punctuality, and task execution, and reporting accordingly
• Typing, formatting, and managing legal documents, correspondence, and filings
• Coordinating court filing logistics and document dispatch
• Tracking all inflows and outflows related to office administration and client payments
• Preparing weekly operational and activity reports for the Managing Partner
• Ensuring strict confidentiality of client information and compliance with legal ethics
• Managing office inventory, stationery, and administrative supplies
• Liaising with cleaners, vendors, and service providers
• Supporting the coordination of client interviews, meetings, and internal conferences

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of OND/HND qualification