Vacancy for a secretary in a law firm

Our client is renowned law firm in the country.

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos (Ideal candidate MUST reside either in Lagos Island, Lekki or Ajah)

Secretary Job Purpose:
Enhances effectiveness by providing information-management support; representing the law firm to clients and others and also carry out administrative duties assigned from time to time.

Secretary Job Duties:
v Welcomes guests and clients by greeting them in person or on the telephone; answering or directing inquiries.
v Produces information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics; coordinating case preparation.
v Maintains calendar by planning and scheduling conferences and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance date.
v Communicates and obtain information; following-up on delegated assignments; knowing when to act and when to refer matters to line manager.
v Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
v Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems; recording meeting discussions; maintaining transcripts; documenting and maintaining evidence.
v Maintains office supplies by checking stocks; placing and expediting orders; evaluating new products.
v Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs etc.
v Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
v Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
v Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualification & Experience: Must have background in Secretarial Studies (Bsc/Hnd), Must have a minimum of 2 – 3 years similar experience as a secretary to qualify for this vacancy.
Required skills: Good Communication skills, Documentation Skills, Meeting Planning, Supply Management, Telephone Skills, Office Experience -General, PC Proficiency, Internal Communications, Dependability, Professionalism, Client Relationships.
Application:
v Salary is between N50, 000 – N70, 000/ m (Based on experience)

v ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WHO RESIDE ON THE ISLAND (LAGOS ISLAND, LEKKI & AJAH) WILL BE SHORTLISTED & CONTACTED. SEND CVs to ‘recruitment@stresertservices.com’ using ‘Legal Secretary’ as subject of mail.

v Closing date is 26^th September, 2014.