About the Candidate.
I am an Admitted Attorney with 3 years post admission experience. I completed my LLB degree at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2012. I have a good work ethic; I am dedicated, honest, and constantly striving to uphold the highest standards of integrity regarding the law. I bring forth knowledge of substantive law and legal procedure, in combination with analytical and logical reasoning skills. I have excellent communications and interpersonal skills. I am a team player and can work independently to achieve results.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Family law, Labour law, Property law ( conveyancing); Personal injury law (road accident fund); General litigation.
Years Experience:
6
Current and Previous Roles:
Junior Associate, Candidate Attorney, Legal Internship
Relevant Experience.
Junior Associate
Years experience:
6
Key Responsibilities:
Attending consultations with clients
Drafting engagement letters
Drafting and editing letters to clients, counsel, and attorneys
Drafting and editing various pleadings, notices, processes and affidavits
Conducting legal research
Providing legal advice
General administration
Family law - Divorce proceedings
Maintenance matters
Estates - Administration of deceased estate
Property - Conveyancing - property transfers: preparing deeds of transfer, power of attorneys and related documents (not admitted)
Other - Road accident fund
General litigation
Commercial agreements
Drafting ante nuptial and post nuptial agreements
