ANDREW FRANCIS
Candidate Legal Practitioner
DEBEN
Summary
I am a candidate attorney who works for Legal Aid SA. I am a hard worker, a team player, and I have excellent communication skills and thinking abilities. I am eager to enhance and refine my personal development, and I am not afraid to take on new challenges. I adapt fast to an environment, and I act professionally at all times.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Candidate Attorney
LEGAL AID SOUTH AFRICA
09.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously without compromising the quality or timeliness of the work product.
- Successfully negotiated settlements between disputing parties.
- Providing quality legal services to clients.
- Drafting of legal documents and conducting legal research.
- Kept abreast of developments in relevant legislation, ensuring that advice given was current and accurate at all times.
- Court-based practitioner and litigates in court daily.
- Ensuring that my admin is always up to date.
- Always report to clients when dealing with divorce matters.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE SUPPORT INTERN
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREESTATE (PROTECTION SERVICES)
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepare legal documents.
- Conducting research in respect of legislation and case law.
- Coordinate legal activities.
- Compilation of Service Level Agreements.
- Compilation of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Maintain knowledge OF current developments in the of experience.
- Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
EDUCATOR ASSISTANT (CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER)
GAMAGARA HIGH SCHOOL
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, highlighting areas of strength and offering specific suggestions for improvement.
- Promoted a growth mindset among students by encouraging perseverance and resilience in overcoming challenges.
- Assisted lead teacher in managing classroom behavior, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to share best practices, resources, and ideas for continuous improvement in teaching methodologies.
Education
BACHELOR OF LAWS -
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA 02.2017 - 12.2021
GRADE 12 -
GAMAGARA HIGH SCHOOL
DEBEN, SOUTH AFRICA 01.2011 - 12.2016
Skills
Legal Research
Document Review
Legal Compliance
Communication
Computer literacy skills
Reference
LEGAL AID SA- Supervisory Legal Practitioner (Principal)
Victor Ramuhala
060 531 3270
VictorR1@legal-aid.co.za
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE- Section Head: Threat Detection, Investigations and Liaison Protection Service
Jacobus Van Jaarsveld
051 401 7114
VanJaarsveldJM@ufs.ac.za
GAMAGARA HIGH SCHOOL (School: principal)
Mervyn Goliath
067 092 7394
Timeline
Candidate Attorney
LEGAL AID SOUTH AFRICA
09.2022 - Current
LEGAL COMPLIANCE SUPPORT INTERN
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREESTATE (PROTECTION SERVICES)
07.2022 - 09.2022
EDUCATOR ASSISTANT (CHILD AND YOUTH CARE WORKER)
GAMAGARA HIGH SCHOOL
11.2021 - 06.2022
BACHELOR OF LAWS -
UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
02.2017 - 12.2021
GRADE 12 -
GAMAGARA HIGH SCHOOL
01.2011 - 12.2016