Adele Naidoo
Bloemfontein
Summary
Detail-oriented Attorney with extensive experience in civil litigation and asset recovery, recognized for exceptional skills in drafting legal documents and managing case files. Demonstrated success as part of a trophy-winning team at Mcintyre van der Post.
Results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability, seeking new challenges to leverage exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently while quickly mastering new skills, contributing to team success and organizational growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Candidate Attorney
McIntyre van der Post
Bloemfontein
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Drafted, indexed, and set down matters for Nedbank. With regard to the Return of Asset and Full Outstanding Balance applications in relation to MFC.
- Our MFC Recoveries Department team also received a trophy in 2024.
- Assisted correspondents with civil litigation matters, namely medico-negligence, Road Accident Fund, default judgment, and insolvency matters.
- Assisted correspondents with appeals in the Supreme Court of Appeal.
- Attended court proceedings to observe the proceedings and take notes.
- Drafted correspondence and letters.
- Attended court to assist correspondents as required during hearings and trials.
- Observed court proceedings and tribunals, gaining insights into legal argumentation and courtroom dynamics.
- Assisted in preparing case files for court hearings, ensuring all necessary documentation was accurately compiled.
- Compiled and submitted legal documents to courts and other regulatory bodies, adhering to strict deadlines.
Work Experience
Matsepes Law Firm
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted Attorney in drafting documents such as Bills of Costs, Combined summons and translating Bill of Costs
- Assisted in filing and serving documentation
- Attended to court
- Attended executing documents at the Deeds Registry
- Attended consultation
- Attended to drafting debt collection documents and consulted with clients via a landline
Job Shadowing
McIntyre and van der Post
South Africa
11.2016
- Assisted candidate attorney in filing documentation and preparing documentation for case files
- Made appointments with clients via email and landline
- Attended cases at motion court
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein04-2023
National Senior Certificate -
Eunice School For Girls
Bloemfontein12-2018
Skills
- Professional attitude
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Case Management
- Local court procedures
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Legal writing
- Document review
References
- Christiaan Gerdener, Principal and Director at McIntyre van der Post. Email: christiaan@mcintyre.co.za
- Lawrence Cate, Director at McIntyre van der Post. Email: lawrence@mcintyre.co.za
- Soon van Zyl, Associate at McIntyre van der Post. Email: soon@mcintyre.co.za
- Advocate Danielle Hattingh-Boonzaaier of the Free State Chambers. Email: daniellehattingh99@gmail.com. Telephone: 078 639 6965.
- Ursula Cronje, Registrar at the Bloemfontein High Court. Email: UCronje@justice.gov. Telephone: 051 505 4606.
- Carmen De Wee, Previous Registrar at the Supreme Court of Appeal. Cellphone: 076 236 4630.
- Dr Jo-Mari Visser, Senior Lecturer in Public Law. Email: visserjm@ufs.ac.za
Accomplishments
- 2020, Academic merit bursary
- 2022, Part of the Golden Key International Honour Society
- Academic merit certificate every year (2014-2017) at Eunice School for Girls
- Pool Captain Certificate (2018) at Eunice School for Girls
- Received a total of 16 Distinctions throughout my degree
- Passed all four of the competency based examinations
- Completed the necessary LEAD course for admittance
Languages
English
First Language
Afrikaans
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Candidate Attorney
McIntyre van der Post
01.2023 - 01.2025
Work Experience
Matsepes Law Firm
07.2021 - 01.2022
Job Shadowing
McIntyre and van der Post
11.2016
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
University of The Free State
National Senior Certificate -
Eunice School For Girls
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