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South Africa

A boutique law firm specialising in commercial litigation.Executing comprehensive legal management, overseeing litigious and non-litigious matters from initial instruction to resolution. This includes conducting legal research, formulating strategies, consulting with clients and counsel, and drafting pleadings and notices.Leading the consistent development, management, and maintenance of litigation for major clients, including Standard Bank and ABSA Bank.Providing specialised legal services in commercial and forensic litigation, ensuring high standards of practice and client satisfaction.Managing and supervising the administrative functions of the firm, including the oversight of administrative personnel and professional staff.Screening and hiring applicants for both professional and non-professional positions, ensuring the recruitment of top talent to support the firm's objectives.

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South Africa

A boutique general attorneys’ practice, specialising in commercial matters and litigation.Executing comprehensive legal management, handling both litigious and non-litigious matters from initial instruction to resolution. This included legal research, strategy formulation, client and counsel consultations, court appearances for trials and applications, and drafting pleadings and notices.Successfully developing and maintaining a diverse client base through consistent referrals.Managing and supervising administrative personnel, ensuring efficient operation of the firm's administrative functions, including bookkeeping.Managing the firm's professional staff, including delegating tasks to candidate attorneys, reviewing and ensuring the quality of their work, and providing necessary training.Conducting the entire recruitment process for both professional and non-professional positions, from interviews to final selection.

South Africa

Handling cases from inception to completion, including client consultations and maintaining client relationships.Conducting thorough research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts to support case strategies.Preparing and drafting various legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, affidavits, and reports³.Representing clients in court, attending hearings, and participating in trials².Providing legal advice and guidance to clients on various matters².Offering mentorship and support to candidate attorneys and other support staff within the firm.

South Africa

Conducting thorough research on case law, statutes, and legal precedents to support ongoing cases.Preparing legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, affidavits, and legal opinions.Meeting with clients to gather information, provide updates, and assist with legal advice under supervision.Attending court sessions to observe proceedings and, in some cases, represent clients under the guidance of a principal attorney.Managing case files, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence.Participating in strategy meetings, case discussions, and client consultations to gain practical experience.

Certificate, Outstanding Performance In Legal Accounting

Bachelor Of Laws - Llb, Law

(NQF 8)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Legal Theory

(NQF 7)

Grade 12 (Matriculation Exemption) (National Senior Certificate) (Nqf 4)

(NQF 4)