Legal Counselor

Job Title: Licensed Lawyer- Remote

Industry: Law

Location: Anywhere- Remote

We are seeking a highly skilled Licensed Lawyer to join our team at Odixcity Consulting. As a key member of our legal department, you will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and representation to our clients in a court of law.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing all documents required to file cases, including briefs and other court documents
• Working closely with team members to prepare a comprehensive brief on each case that goes to trial
• Scheduling and conducting depositions of witnesses and experts
• Researching legal concepts, case law, judicial opinions, statutes and regulations
• Providing proper legal citation and statutory interpretation
• Maintaining accurate case files, notes and reports
• Negotiating cases to meet the needs of the firm and the client
• Ensuring all parties are carrying out their court order sentence and paying the necessary fines
• Writing legal documents such as contracts, lawsuits, deeds, wills and appeals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in law
• First-class or second-class upper degree holder in law
• Attended Law school in Nigeria
• Licensed lawyer with at least two years' experience
• Experience in litigation
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills
• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and public speaking skills

Key Skills:

• Professional attitude with a strong sense of discretion
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational abilities and time management skills
• Workable knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet tools, presentation software and other technologies
• Good research skills and techniques
• Knowledge of various legal contracts, documentation, processes and policies
• Analytical ability, logical reasoning and sound judgment
• Knowledge and experience in immigration law is a plus

Salary: N250,000