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Executive PA (Legal background preferred) - Administrative - LAGOS

  • Region: LAGOS
  • Employment terms Full time
  • Salary N100.00 - N150.00 Competitive
  • Posted: 07/02/2011
  • Tags: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO MD

If you are a lawyer, or have a law degree with excellent writing skills in Nigeria and are willing to change discipline and start a career in admin, please get in touch for great opportunities. The pay is better than what lawyers receive in Nigeria! Please send cvs to anita@minervarecruitment.com, thank you.

Job description

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Undertaking P.A. duties to Managing Director-
o Handling all documentation
o Taking dictation
o Organising a diary
o Writing letters and reports
o Making appointments
o Dealing with incoming faxes and post
o Devising and maintaining office systems to deal efficiently with paper flow, storage of paperwork, documents and computer-based information
o Occasionally attending meetings with the MD to take notes or dictation, or to provide general assistance during presentations
• Arranging General Meetings and interviews
• General office duties, e.g. placing stationery orders for Group, filing, liaising with suppliers and service providers, etc.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the office


Personal Qualities

The Executive Assistant will be expected to relate and communicate effectively with all members of staff, including senior management, and possess the following abilities:

• A good understanding of the Managing Director’s business
• Excellent communication skills both oral, especially on the telephone, and written
• An organised and methodical approach to administrative duties
• Computer skills with a good working knowledge of the MS Office suite of programmes
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in a high-powered business environment
• Ability to thrive in a busy work environment
• Ability to keep to deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise without constant supervision


Status: Full time/permanent
Education level: A good University degree
Age: 30 yrs +
Relevant work experience: 5+ years (references required)


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