Human Resources Administrative Officer

Lagos Full-time Undisclosed
Job Description
Job Title: HR Administrative Officer

Location: VGC, Lekki

Salary: ₦300,000 – ₦350,000 monthly

Work Mode: Hybrid

Ideal Candidate

This role is best suited for someone with hands-on experience working in a law firm. You’ll be comfortable managing confidential matters, juggling multiple priorities, and supporting fee earners and partners without missing a detail.
Key Responsibilities

• Legal Administrative Support: Manage partner and associate calendars, schedule court dates, consultations, and internal meetings. Coordinate travel and logistics for hearings and client meetings.

• Office & Case File Management: Maintain organized physical and digital filing systems for case files, contracts, and correspondence. Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality protocols.

• Finance & Billing Support: Prepare client invoices, track billable hours, monitor payments, and follow up on receivables. Liaise with accounts on disbursements and retainers.

• HR & Recruitment: Handle end-to-end recruitment for legal and support staff, including job postings, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding. Maintain staff records in line with firm policy.

• Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Manage client communications professionally and maintain accurate client and employee databases.

• Compliance & Documentation: Assist with regulatory filings, practicing certificates, CAC and NBA compliance, and ensure internal policies are up to date and followed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.

• 2–4 years’ experience in Administration and HR within a law firm environment is required. Experience with legal workflows, court processes, and legal terminology is essential.

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a professional telephone manner.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace. Familiarity with legal practice management software is a plus.

• High integrity, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
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Job Snapshot
  • Posted: Jun 08, 2026
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Lagos
  • Source: External