Executive Assistant with Legal Background
Limeswood International Company Ltd
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Lagos, Lagos
Contract type: Full time
Position Overview
We are seeking an organized, professional, and proactive Executive Assistant with a legal background to support our senior leadership team. This position involves a mix of administrative duties and legal support, assisting in the smooth operation of the executive office while ensuring that all legal matters are handled appropriately.
Key Responsibilities
1 Executive Support
Manage the daily schedule, appointments, and meetings for senior leadership, ensuring efficient time management.
Serve as the primary point of contact between executives and both internal and external stakeholders.
Organize and prioritize incoming correspondence, emails, and phone calls, responding on behalf of executives when necessary.
Prepare reports, presentations, and other business materials for meetings and conferences.
Make travel arrangements, including flight bookings, accommodations, and itineraries for the executive team.
Handle personal tasks and errands for executives as needed.
Conduct legal research and provide summaries of relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
Maintain and organize legal files and documentation in compliance with confidentiality and privacy standards.
Ensure the timely submission of legal documents and correspondence, tracking important deadlines.
Coordinate with external legal counsel as required, keeping executives informed of progress and developments.
Organize and schedule meetings, ensuring all necessary documents and information are available.
Monitor the progress of ongoing legal and administrative projects, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
Assist with the coordination of company events, conferences, and internal meetings, ensuring all details are managed effectively.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive company and legal information with discretion.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Law .
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role, preferably in a legal or corporate environment.
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and processes.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Flexible to travel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
High attention to detail and accuracy in document management and preparation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), legal software, and project management tools.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Proximity to the Island is a plus
We are seeking an organized, professional, and proactive Executive Assistant with a legal background to support our senior leadership team. This position involves a mix of administrative duties and legal support, assisting in the smooth operation of the executive office while ensuring that all legal matters are handled appropriately.
Key Responsibilities
1 Executive Support
Manage the daily schedule, appointments, and meetings for senior leadership, ensuring efficient time management.
Serve as the primary point of contact between executives and both internal and external stakeholders.
Organize and prioritize incoming correspondence, emails, and phone calls, responding on behalf of executives when necessary.
Prepare reports, presentations, and other business materials for meetings and conferences.
Make travel arrangements, including flight bookings, accommodations, and itineraries for the executive team.
Handle personal tasks and errands for executives as needed.
- Legal Support and Administration:
Conduct legal research and provide summaries of relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
Maintain and organize legal files and documentation in compliance with confidentiality and privacy standards.
Ensure the timely submission of legal documents and correspondence, tracking important deadlines.
Coordinate with external legal counsel as required, keeping executives informed of progress and developments.
- Office and Project Management:
Organize and schedule meetings, ensuring all necessary documents and information are available.
Monitor the progress of ongoing legal and administrative projects, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
Assist with the coordination of company events, conferences, and internal meetings, ensuring all details are managed effectively.
Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive company and legal information with discretion.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Law .
Proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role, preferably in a legal or corporate environment.
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents, and processes.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Flexible to travel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with stakeholders at all levels.
High attention to detail and accuracy in document management and preparation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), legal software, and project management tools.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Proximity to the Island is a plus
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