Legal Job in Lagos, 3rd September 2015

Total Teachers supports schools to attain and maintain the highest possible standards, Trading since 2010, Total Teachers utilises the latest thinking and innovation from countries with highly developed educational systems to engender creativity in the classroom, impacting upon school standards and maximising school improvement.


From its headquarters in the Abuja and Lagos, Total Teachers works with over 300 schools to develop this agenda and has developed an empathy and understanding of the specific requirements of Nigerian schools as they move from 20th Century methodologies to 21st Century methodologies with the learner at the centre.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Pa/ Secretary to the Director (Lawyers Only)

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;
• Arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;
• Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;
• Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;
• Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;
• Carrying out background research and presenting findings;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work on your own initiative;
• Honesty and reliability;
• Attention to detail;
• Flexibility and adaptability to juggle a range of different tasks and to work extra hours to meet deadlines;
• Discretion and an understanding of confidentiality issues.
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
• Organizing and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent word processing and IT skills, including knowledge of a range of software packages;
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Good organizational and time management skills;
• Ability to research, digest, analyze and present material clearly and concisely;

• B.A Law,LLB.
• Preference for a young lawyer.
• Must be articulate and creative.
• Must leave on the Lekki, Ikoyi, or victory island axis.