JOB TITLE: LEGAL ASSOCIATE
LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION
The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) is a nonprofit human rights organisation committed to creating societies where human rights are guaranteed regardless of identity or status. Guided by feminist principles and democratic values, our main aim is to protect, uphold, and promote the rights and humanity of sexual and gender minorities, women, PLHIV and intersecting marginalised groups.
Our work spans across Nigeria and some parts of Africa through narrative change and advocacy, health service provision, human rights violation response and documentation, research and knowledge sharing, economic justice, and provision of safe platforms for convergence.
The Legal Associate will support the implementation of legal interventions by providing legal support services, coordinating case management processes, conducting legal research, supporting documentation and reporting efforts, and assisting in the delivery of legal aid services to survivors of human rights violations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the provision of legal assistance to marginalized and vulnerable individuals experiencing SOGIESC-based human rights violations and other forms of violations.
- Assist in handling cases involving arrests, harassment, violence, blackmail, discrimination, unlawful detention, and related abuses.
- Conduct client intake processes, maintain case records, and support follow-up on assigned cases.
- Coordinate referrals to external lawyers, partner organizations, psychosocial providers, and other relevant service providers where necessary.
- Ensure proper documentation and confidential management of client information and case files.
- Maintain and regularly update case management databases and legal intervention trackers.
(Other duties may be assigned)
QUALIFICATIONS
The candidate is required to possess the following:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) and qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
- Minimum of 1–3 years post-call experience in legal practice, human rights work, litigation support, or legal aid programming.
- Demonstrated interest or experience at the intersection of human rights, access to justice, gender, sexuality, and work with marginalized communities.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Experience drafting legal documents, reports, and policy-related materials is an advantage.
- Good understanding of Nigerian legal systems and human rights frameworks.
- Strong organisational and case management skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital documentation tools.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
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APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Application for this role closes on 18th May, 2026 (12 noon WAT)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
TIERs believes that diverse teams are strong teams. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity, composed of teams with a mix of genders, ages, education, and multiple tribes, faiths, and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage candidates of all genders, ages, abilities, orientations, ethnicity, and origins to apply.
