Law Administration Job Vacancy at LEAD Enterprise Support Company Limited—Litigation Clerk

Job Title: Litigation Clerk

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• Our client is seeking to recruit a highly organized, diligent, and detail-oriented Litigation Clerk to support its Litigation Practice.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with court filings, document management, case administration, and other litigation support functions to ensure the smooth and efficient handling of legal matters.
• The successful candidate must possess excellent organizational skills, be familiar with court procedures, and have prior experience working within a litigation-focused law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft minor court documents, including Affidavits of Service and other routine litigation documents.
• File court processes and ensure timely service of legal documents in compliance with applicable court rules and procedures.
• Maintain proper custody, organization, and accurate records of all litigation files and court documents.
• Organize, label, shelve, and maintain assignment files for easy retrieval.
• Monitor court filing deadlines, hearing dates, rulings, records of proceedings, and judgments, ensuring timely follow-up and reporting.
• Provide regular updates on case progress, court dates, and filing deadlines to Senior Associates and the Practice Manager.
• Manage the firm’s litigation file room and archive, ensuring proper indexing, organization, and preservation of case files.
• Ensure the file room remains orderly, secure, and properly maintained at all times.
• Perform scanning, photocopying, printing, binding, and other document preparation tasks for court processes and legal correspondence.
• Deliver legal documents, official letters, and other correspondence to courts, clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders as required.
• Assist with administrative and clerical duties that support the Litigation Department.

Requirements

• Minimum of an HND or Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 4–5 years’ proven experience as a Litigation Clerk in a reputable law firm.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian court filing procedures and litigation processes.
• Familiarity with court registries, filing systems, and legal documentation.
• Strong organizational and record management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic document management systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.