Alastaire Briant Jacobus
Senior Attorney/Lawyer
Centurion,GP
Summary
Results-driven senior attorney with over 20 years of experience in litigation management, legal research, and client representation. Expertise in developing strategic legal strategies and mentoring junior attorneys, committed to enhancing team capabilities and achieving favorable case outcomes.
Overview
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2
Languages
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2
Certifications
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Attorney
Jacobus & Baloyi Attorneys
09.2005 - Current
- Led various complex litigation (contracts & commercial, public & private liability, debt recovery, estate administration) cases, ensuring compliance with legal standards and client objectives.
- Mentored junior attorneys and candidate attorneys, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities.
- Developed and implemented strategic legal strategies to optimize case outcomes for clients.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and argument formulation.
- Legal opinions on a range of legal matters, both private and public sector.
- Advise on commercial and contract contracts including initiating and defending relevant litigation.
- Develop, oversee and monitor debt recovery strategies, including litigation emanating therefrom.
- Conducted trials and applications on all levels.
Legal Professional Assistant
Jay & Vogel Incorporated
01.2005 - 08.2005
- Managed and oversaw the Civil Litigation department.
- Managed case files and documentation for efficient retrieval and organization.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Drafted legal documents, including contracts and pleadings, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Drafted court process, required for trials, motions and interlocutory applications.
- Deceased estate administration.
- Debt collection for private sector.
Candidate Attorney
Strydom Britz Mohulatsi Incorporated
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Analysis and insights on straightforward legal issues.
- Drafting of streamlined court processes such as simple summons, ex parte applications, section 65 applications.
- Court appearances in magistrate court including section 65 financial inquiries, section 6, and 10 proceedings in maintenance courts.
- Developed and articulated default judgment applications.
- Trial court preparations involving indexing and pagination of court documents.
- Bail applications.
Assistant Director (Work Study)
Department of Health
02.2000 - 03.2003
- Financial and human resources management.
- Oversaw training programs for staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Conducted organizational development investigations nationally and produced improvement through report formulation.
- Served on staff establishment sub committee and labour savings devices committee.
- Served on staff interviewing panels.
Assistant Director (Work Study)
Department of Justice
03.1997 - 02.2000
- Conducted work study investigations into the National Directorate of Public Prosecutions (former Scorpions).
- Formulated reports detailing findings and actionable recommendations for strategic improvements.
- Conducted time studies to analyze workflow efficiency and developed forms to streamline processes.
- Performed statistical analysis to interpret data trends and support decision-making processes.
Education
B Proc Law Degree - Law
UNISA
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Practical Law School - Law
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Management Services And Team Dynamics - Organizational Development & Work Study
Technikon of Pretoria (TUT)
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Litigation experience
Trial experience
Dispute resolution
Legal drafting
Legal research
Regulatory research
Dispute resolution
Alternative dispute resolution
Client counseling
Litigation management
Risk management
Case analysis
Corporate law
Legal advisory
Negotiation skills
Policy development
Project management
File management
Court procedures
Client advocacy
Litigation experience
Legal research
Certification
Accredited Mediator
Timeline
Accredited Mediator
07-2025
Judicial Training for aspirant Judges
07-2018
Senior Attorney
Jacobus & Baloyi Attorneys
09.2005 - Current
Legal Professional Assistant
Jay & Vogel Incorporated
01.2005 - 08.2005
Candidate Attorney
Strydom Britz Mohulatsi Incorporated
01.2003 - 01.2004
Practical Law School - Law
University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
B Proc Law Degree - Law
UNISA
04.2001 -
Management Services And Team Dynamics - Organizational Development & Work Study
Technikon of Pretoria (TUT)
04.2001 -
Assistant Director (Work Study)
Department of Health
02.2000 - 03.2003
Assistant Director (Work Study)
Department of Justice
03.1997 - 02.2000