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About the Organisation
Maplecrest Advisory is a consulting firm based in Abuja, Nigeria, and affiliated with Maplecrest Law (U.S. and Canada). The firm provides advisory services in international mobility, business structuring, and settlement planning. Its focus is on helping individuals and businesses access global opportunities through professional, non-legal support, combining local expertise with international standards of service delivery.
Legal & Research Documentation Officer (Documents & Graphics) job at Maplecrest Advisory | Apply Now
Lagos, Nigeria
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Job Title
Legal & Research Documentation Officer (Documents & Graphics) job at Maplecrest Advisory
Maplecrest Advisory
Job Description
The Legal & Research Documentation Officer will support the documentation and research team by preparing structured reports, memos, and professional documents, while also handling graphics and layouts for internal and external use. Responsibilities include conducting legal-style research, drafting summaries, formatting agreements and reports, editing PDFs, and designing professional layouts. The role requires advanced Microsoft Word and PDF editing skills, as well as competence in Canva, Corel, or Adobe tools. The officer will also support senior staff with case documentation packages, maintain file version control, and ensure compliance with confidentiality protocols.
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Interested and qualified candidates should email their applications to:
📧 maplecrestadvisory@gmail.com
Email Subject Line: Application – Legal & Research Documentation Officer (Jos)
Attach the following:
CV/Resume (PDF)
Portfolio samples:
2 formatted Word documents (with TOC)
2 merged/optimized PDFs
2 design pieces (flyer, letterhead, or report)
1 research summary/briefing note
Screening Process (for shortlisted candidates):
Format a Word document (styles + TOC).
Merge files into a clean, bookmarked PDF with OCR.
Draft a 1-page research note.
Create a simple flyer in Canva.
Reference checks and NDA signing are required before an offer is made.
Remuneration: ₦150,000 – ₦200,000 monthly (based on experience and performance).
Probation: 3 months.
Performance review and increment: Based on delivery and quality.
Conduct research on policies, regulations, and case precedents.
Draft summaries, briefing notes, memos, and explanatory letters.
Prepare internal reports and compliance notes for review.
Draft and format professional documents (letters, agreements, reports).
Merge, edit, and reorganize Word, PDF, and image files.
Apply advanced formatting in MS Word (styles, TOCs, headers/footers, numbering).
Perform OCR on scanned documents to ensure print-ready quality.
Maintain version control and structured digital filing systems.
Assist in preparing complete documentation packages.
Review files for accuracy and completeness.
Provide timely task updates and meet strict deadlines.
Support case analysis with organized notes and references.
Design simple professional layouts (certificates, letterheads, flyers, reports).
Deliver documents in both print-ready and web-optimized formats.
Ensure confidentiality, compliance, and adherence to internal SOPs and NDAs.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
BA/BSc/HND in Law, Social Sciences, ICT, or related fields.
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in research, documentation, or professional office environments.
Strong research and writing skills.
Advanced MS Word proficiency (styles, TOCs, mail merge, track changes).
Strong PDF editing skills (combine, OCR, redact, secure).
Competence in Canva, CorelDRAW, or Adobe design tools.
Typing speed of at least 45 WPM with high accuracy.
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
High integrity and strict adherence to confidentiality.
Previous experience in document-heavy professional environments is an added advantage.
