About the Candidate.
I am a hardworking and ambitious individual with a great passion for law. I have admirable communication skills, enabling me to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. My main objective is to find a place where I can showcase my strengths and abilities while also enhancing my job skills and gaining practical work experience. To become an addition to a well esteemed team is one of my biggest wishes. I believe that I am capable and motivated to contribute to a great body of intellectuals in your institution. Given the opportunity, I will add value and will be a major asset.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Conduct Research, Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, Attention to detail, Oral and written communication skills, Creative problem solving, Effective organisational skills, Critical reading abilities, Adaptability, Drafting skills, Resilience and self-confidence, Information analysis and general research, Teamwork & individual work, Initiative and independence, Time management, Learning, self-development and improvement skills, Computer skills – Microsoft Office & e-mail communication, Academic writing, Ability to work under pressure, Logical reasoning, Listening skills
Years Experience:
4
Current and Previous Roles:
Candidate Attorney, Law Lecturer, Legal Administrative Intern
Relevant Experience.
Candidate Attorney
Years experience:
4
Key Responsibilities:
Attending to legal matters various commercial properties.
Drafting: letters of demand, summons, particulars of claim, notice of motion, founding affidavits, supporting and supplementary affidavits, legal opinions, matter update reports and contracts.
Attending to issuing, filing and serving of court documents.
Reviewing commercial agreements/contracts.
General commercial litigation.
Attending arbitrations and adjudications.
Creating and organising office files and court files.
Answering office telephone calls.
Filing documents.
Research on legal current issues, perusing and analysing recent case law and legal articles.
Reading cases and drafting case summaries.
Sitting in during consultation with Counsel and taking notes.
Attending mediation and court proceedings.
