Legal Research, Content Writing & Digital Documentation Officer

Miango Consulting is recruiting a highly articulate, creative, analytical, and technologically proficient Legal Research, Content Writing & Digital Documentation Officer to support its internal legal research, professional writing, editorial, and technical documentation operations in Asokoro, Abuja.

The ideal candidate should preferably possess an LL.B degree, with qualification as a legal practitioner in Nigeria considered a significant advantage.

This position combines legal research, original content writing, editorial support, advanced document processing, and basic graphics design.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Research and Writing

• Conduct detailed legal research on Nigerian, United States, Canadian, United Kingdom, and international legal developments.
• Research legislation, judicial decisions, regulatory guidance, and emerging legal and policy issues.
• Prepare legal research memoranda, case summaries, briefing notes, comparative analyses, and draft professional correspondence.
• Write original, compelling, and well-researched legal articles, professional commentary, newsletters, and thought-leadership publications.
• Develop engaging article titles, clear introductions, structured arguments, and persuasive conclusions.
• Prepare content suitable for LinkedIn, Medium, Substack, professional websites, and other approved platforms.
• Verify all legal authorities, quotations, citations, and factual claims against reliable sources.
• Edit and proofread written materials for clarity, accuracy, grammar, originality, and professional presentation.
• Support the preparation of academic articles, research reports, and professional publications.

Technical Documentation and Design

• Prepare and professionally format complex Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents.
• Merge, split, rearrange, and compress PDF files to strict file-size requirements.
• Convert documents between PDF, Word, JPEG, PNG, and other formats.
• Apply advanced document formatting, including automatic tables of contents, footnotes, headings, section breaks, and pagination.
• Create professional presentations, infographics, article illustrations, and social media graphics.
• Use Canva, CorelDRAW, Photoshop, or equivalent applications for basic and moderately complex designs.
• Organize electronic files and maintain accurate, secure digital records.
• Assist with technical documentation assignments when required.

Professional Standards and Confidentiality

• Maintain strict confidentiality concerning client information, legal matters, research materials, and internal operations.
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professional integrity.
• Avoid unauthorized disclosure or use of sensitive information.
• Verify AI-assisted research and writing against authoritative sources.
• Work independently, meet deadlines, and submit high-quality assignments for supervisory review.

Requirements

• LL.B degree preferred; qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in legal research, legal practice, professional writing, or editorial work.
• Excellent written English, analytical reasoning, and creative writing abilities.
• Demonstrable ability to produce original, well-researched, engaging professional articles.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and PDF editing, merging, and compression.
• Working knowledge of Canva or other graphics design applications.
• Familiarity with legal research databases and authoritative legal sources.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and professional judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work under strict deadlines.
• Must be available to work full-time on-site in Asokoro, Abuja.

Salary: ₦220,000–₦300,000 gross monthly, depending on qualifications and demonstrated competence.

Method of Application

Applicants should provide an updated CV, a brief cover letter, and two original writing samples, preferably including one legal research article or memorandum.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo a practical assessment involving legal research, original writing, document formatting, PDF processing, and basic graphics design.

Successful candidates will be required to provide professional references and sign a confidentiality agreement.