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A hearing in a court you can't reach. A filing due while you're in another matter. A client who needs urgent support and no one you know is free.
Most lawyers solve this informally — a phone call, a WhatsApp message, an unspoken favour. Documents and payment are handled outside any secure system, with no verification of who's actually on the other end.
CounselTask brings this onto one platform, built exclusively for verified Nigerian legal practitioners.
I needed someone to hold brief in Ikeja by 9am and had no way to confirm the lawyer I found online was even called to bar.
Every lawyer completes professional verification before touching the marketplace.
Date and record of call confirmed against enrolment.
Supreme Court enrolment number and standing.
Current practising fee receipt for the year.
Government ID and supporting credentials.
Create an account as an engaging or assisting lawyer.
Submit credentials for admin review.
Post a task or apply to an open one
Carry out the task, tracked on-platform.
Engaging lawyer confirms completion.
Escrow releases to the assisting lawyer.
Need support with a case or a court date? Describe the task and review qualified colleagues.
Verified and ready to work? Find tasks that match your practice and availability.
Once signed in and verified, browse tasks by practice area, court location, deadline, type, and budget.
| Task | Court | Deadline | Budget | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hold Brief — Land DisputeProperty Law | Ikeja High Court | Tomorrow, 9:00am | ₦35,000 | Open |
| Draft Statement of DefenceCommercial Litigation | Remote | 3 days | ₦120,000 | In Progress |
| Court Appearance — Bail ApplicationCriminal Law | Yaba Magistrate Court | Friday, 8:30am | ₦45,000 | Proposal Recieved |
Every account — engaging or assisting — gets a dashboard covering tasks, messages, documents, payments, notifications, ratings, and account settings.
The full breakdown shows on every task before payment — gross fee, service charge, VAT, and net payout.
We verify your credentials against the Supreme Court of Nigeria enrolment list and confirm your identity using government-issued identification.
Payments are held securely in escrow and released to the assisting lawyer immediately after the engaging lawyer confirms successful completion of the task.
If a dispute arises, our support team reviews evidence submitted by both parties (such as proof of court appearance or completed drafts) and resolves it fairly according to our dispute resolution guidelines.
Submit a support ticket and our team will respond, or read our full dispute resolution guidance.
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