About the Candidate.
My objective is to obtain employment in any sector that would enable me to make use of my skills and education in the legal field. I am currently a sole-proprietor, however the objective was to gain more experience and exposure, to build a professional network of clients and colleagues in the legal fraternity, connections with businesses, and build a reputation.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Drafting Legal Documents, Drafting Bills of Cost, Litigation, Knowledge of legal matters, Familiarity with court processes, Client Consultation, Time Management, Mediation, Networking, Marketing, Website Design, Marketing Material Design
Years Experience:
7
Current and Previous Roles:
Practicing Attorney & Divorce/Family Mediator, Independent Legal Consultant, Professional Assistant
Relevant Experience.
Practicing Attorney & Divorce/Family Mediator
Years experience:
7
Key Responsibilities:
Management of legal practice, with specialization in family- and child law, as sole proprietor, all duties and functions expected of an attorney
Consultations with clients and other attorneys, consultants and Counsel
Drafting of legal documents (summons, application, affidavits etc)
Court appearances in the Magistrates' Court and High Court on request of Counsel
Drafting bills of cost
Marketing (traditional and online) of law practice
Setting up website for legal practice and management
Financial management and accounting
Administrative tasks
Legal research.
