About the Candidate.
I am a hardworking, reliable, and dedicated admitted attorney and legal professional with 2 years of hands-on experience in legal services. I hold an LLB from the University of Fort Hare, an LLM from the University of Cape Town and completed Practical Legal Training and Trial Advocacy course, providing a solid academic foundation for my legal practice. My experience includes legal drafting and research, litigation support in the High Court, Magistrate Court litigation, debt recovery, administration of deceased’s estates, and forensic investigations, including the review of tender submissions. I have served as both a Legal Claims Handler and a Candidate Attorney, consistently demonstrating strong legal acumen, attention to detail, and professionalism.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Legal Drafting and Research, Litigation Support in the High Court, Magistrate Court Litigation, Debt Recovery, Administration Of Deceased’s Estates, and Forensic Investigations
Years Experience:
3
Current and Previous Roles:
Legal Claims Processor, Candidate Attorney, Tutor – Legal Skills & Introduction to Law
Relevant Experience.
Candidate Attorney
Years experience:
3
Key Responsibilities:
Legal drafting and drafted legal documents
Administration and typing of dictated notes
Magistrates court litigation
Litigation support in the High court
Debt and levy collection
Tender procurement and municipal legal services
Forensic investigations, reviewing tender procurement, reviewing tender applications, challenging procurement and administrative decisions
Administration of deceased estates
I was involved with client interactions, attended and contributed to meetings with clients and board members and preparing counsel briefs
Attended to inspections in loco and data collection
Conducted legal research
