Current AIRTEL Job In Nigeria. July 1, 2011

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LEGAL ASSISTANT VACANCY AT AIRTEL NIGERIA. JULY 1, 2011

Position Title: Legal Assistant

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Department: Legal

Job Code: 1007

JOB PURPOSE
Effective and efficient filing, archiving, research, library management and general administration to increase work productivity of the Legal Directorate.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Supporting Activities
Provide administrative support to staff in the Directorate

Receive, dispatch and record correspondence received or issued by the directorate

Ensure documentation and contract execution within stipulated timelines.

Effective Library Management

Ensure all files are up to date, complete and properly filed

Perform records research

Perform rudimentary legal research

Coordinate research

Check legal forms for accuracy

Prepare reports

Prepare correspondence

Facilitate departmental provisioning

Prepare, process and retire purchase requisitions, advance forms, travel and subsistence forms, operational expense approval forms, expense reimbursements and such other administrative forms as may be from time to time required

Coordinate travel documents and approvals for the department

Order, stock and distribute office supplies for the department

Responsible for raising and processing all requisitions for the department on Oracle accounting package

Ensure prompt settlement of Business Partners’ professional fees

Interface with departments to clear hindrances to the prompt payment of Staff and Business Partners.

Provide general support services within the directorate

Report preparation including Board and Committee packs within time and quality standards ensuring that such consumables and equipment required for same are available and are in good working condition

Report defective tools to the appropriate quarters and ensure swift resolution are proffered to address the issues as they arise

DIMENSIONS
=Usual documentation volume: Daily stationery requirements, library books and law reports, daily processing of advances, retirements, fees, daily receipt and dispatch of departmental correspondence etc., daily contract and documentation sign off by company functionaries

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills

Good bachelors degree;

Post graduate qualification may be an added advantage

Relevant Experience

3-5 years cognate post qualification experience in a top-tier law firm or large organization.

Must have up-to-date knowledge of the internal and granular activities of a legal department, including, but not limited to:

=Legal research;

=Good writing and communication skills

=The ability to prioritize and work under a tight schedule

Computer skills

In depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles

The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy

Behavioral Requirements

Analytical and numerate

Attention to detail

=General office Management skills
=Accounts and Administrative skills
=Leadership traits; and
=Ability to interact effectively with people
=Computer skills (including word and excel processing, use of databases and search tools)
=Communication skills
=People management skills

Ability to work long hours

Ability to manage effectively

Must possess sound knowledge of commercial and business issues

Must be a team player

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