Executive Assistant to the Principal Partner at a Leading and Highly Reputable Law Firm

A leading and highly reputable Law Firm in Ikoyi is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an efficient, vibrant and highly-motivated Executive Assistant to provide support to the Principal Partner at our law firm.

Job Description
The Executive Assistant will carry out duties such as:

Research on contemporary issues on divert subject.
Scheduling, coordinating, managing and maintaining the Principal Partner’s diary and calendar appointments; daily agenda and to-do list; personal and work-related itinerary, meetings, travels, correspondence and liaise with the Principal Partner accordingly. .
Attending to and monitoring urgent enquiries and issues, ensuring that they are brought to the Principal Partner’s direct attention and where necessary, referring matters to the appropriate person for action.
Taking dictation on various matters and drafting memos, letters and other correspondence as instructed by the Principal Partner.
Occasionally assisting the Principal Partner on simple legal matters.
Liaising with relevant individuals within the firm as well as external organizations, etc. on behalf of the Principal Partner.
Organising meetings and ensuring that the Principal Partner is well-prepared for meetings.
Undertaking any other duties as may be requested by the Principal Partner.

Requirements

Good University Degree in English, Social Sciences or other related disciplines with a minimum of a Second Class (Upper Division).
5 – 10 years of experience in a similar capacity working with senior management and/or C-level executives in a legal environment.
Proficiency in written and spoken English will be an added advantage
Age range, must be 35years and above
Preferably male
Global/International exposure in dealing with various cultures/personal styles will be a plus.
Excellent computer and internet skills – Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook email & calendar system is essential.

Qualities:
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualities:

Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks.
Excellent in speech writing and public speaking
Well-developed organisational and planning skills.
Attention to detail.
Strong research, intellectual and analytical skill
Sound command of English, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively.
Professional discretion.
Demonstrate flexibility, versatility, initiative, proactivity, diplomacy, dynamism and enthusiasm
Ability to carry out administrative tasks efficiently within a set timeline, demonstrating a high level of competence, sound grammatical skills and a strong attention to detail.
Ability to make presentations, prepare reports and give feedbacks timeously.
Must be a self-starter, confident and possess the ability to achieve results with minimal supervision.
Flexible to travel at short notice and have a mature approach to work.
Forward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.