Nil Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division Main Function
To support the team in managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more generally to both the casework and policy teams, where extra help is needed.
Role Responsibility
To send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek help
To assist with the profitably management of various legal projects
To compile information from correspondence from clients, and if necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in order to make an informed summary of the individual‘s current case
To enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archives
To present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and vulnerability of the client
Drafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including, with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to other organisations and lawyers
To carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkers
Drafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.
There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the time
Familiar with CAC workings
Project Management:
Assist with the creation and execution of project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Idea Generation:
Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualized
Skills/Physical Competencies:
Capable legal researcher
Good writing skills
Good negotiation skills
Good communication and analytical skills
A willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisation
Behavioral Qualities
Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
Continual self- development
Goal and quality oriented
Applicants should send their Applications and CV’s to: careers@dcp.com.ng
Apply via :
careers@dcp.com.ng
