Personal Assistant Job at Strachan Partners

Strachan Partners is a commercial law firm providing a full range of services to local and international clients all over Nigeria from its offices in Lagos. Our business is founded on integrity, diligence and the pursuit of excellence because no other foundation is sustainable.

• Take instructions provided by manager and complete required tasks.
• Screen and handle telephone calls and manage enquiries.
• Manage posts, emails and faxes, issuing responses where possible.
• Act as a main point of contact.
• Organise diaries and book appointments.
• Assist with meetings and arrange logistics, such as travel and accommodation.
• Undertake research and produce documents for meetings.
• Take minutes at meeting where required
• Produce letters and, if necessary, reports on behalf of your manager.
• Oversee office procedures.
• Perform other administrative and ad hoc duties, such as filing and photocopying.
• Manage personal diaries and undertake other non-work related errands.

• Minimum of two years relevant experience.
• Educated up to degree level.
• IT proficient.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work in an efficient and effective manner.
• Good timekeeping skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Confident.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Adaptability and flexibility. Certain jobs may require longer working hours during busy periods at short notice.
• Ability to multi task.
• Determination – you may need to get a job done with little time!
• Ability to use initiative.
• Ability to research, digest, analyze and present material clearly and concisely.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to delegate when necessary.
• Ability to exercise good judgement.