Legal Officer at the Edo State Public Service Commission

The Edo State Public Service Commission is vested with the responsibilities of treating matters concerning the State Civil Service with respect to Appointments, Promotions, Discipline, Confirmation of Appointments, Transfers, Retirements, Petitions and Other related matters.

The Civil Service Commission carries out its functions and ministerial responsibilities in strict compliance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Edo State Civil Service Commission Law, Public Service Rules, Schemes of Service and other relevant Extant Circulars.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position of an experienced professional in the capacity:

Job Title: Legal Officer

Job Code: LO10
Location: Edo
Grade Level: 10

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the implementation of the Transformation Agenda
• Participate through teamwork in contributing to the goals and objectives of the Ministry they are assigned.

Requirements
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:

• First Degree from a recognized University in Law and legally qualified to practice as a Barrister and Solicitor in Nigeria;
• Applicants must have at least one year post call cognate experience.
• Candidate must not be more than 35 years of age by 31st January, 2025

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must possess the minimum academic and professional requirements for the position applying for. Unless otherwise stated, a minimum of a second-class lower Bachelor’s degree
• Candidate must have completed the mandatory NYSC program (where applicable), Additional educational or professional qualifications may be an added advantage.
• Candidate must also be computer literate, technology savvy
• Possess good interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to work effectively in teams.
• Candidates must not be more than 40 years of age by 31st January, 2025.
• Candidates must not have been more than 40 years of age by 31st January, 2025.
• Successful Candidates will work in a Ministry that offers a robust, challenging, diverse working culture that values teamwork and leverages technology in delivering high quality services to the people of Edo State.

Application Closing Date
18th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online

Note

• Candidates may only apply for 1 position on this advert. Multiple applications will result in disqualification.
• EDSG does not require candidates to make any payments to any person or organization in respect of this recruitment exercise.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and each candidate shall stand the same chance of gaining employment.