Aneesah Harrou
Candidate Attorney
Roodepoort
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented legal professional with an LLB degree and extensive experience in estate administration, litigation, and conveyancing. Proficient in managing complex legal processes such as winding-up of estates, drafting liquidation and distribution accounts, and handling eviction matters. Proven track record of representing clients in negotiations, drafting legal documents, and making appearances in Magistrate and Regional Courts. Exceptional ability to provide administrative support, prepare advocate briefs, and effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, and courts. Committed to delivering efficient and client-focused legal services with a strong understanding of procedural law and its practical application.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Candidate Attorney
Nchupetsang Inc. Attorneys
07.2023 - Current
- Managed the full process of estate winding-up, from client consultations to securing Letters of Executorship. Drafted and submitted Liquidation and Distribution Accounts and followed up with the Master of the High Court. Registered Trusts and ensured compliance with legal procedures.
- Participated in mental health investigations under Section 60(5) of the Mental Health Care Act, working with applicants and patients. Drafted reports for the Master of the High Court to assist in curatorship decisions.
- Conducted site inspections and interviews for eviction matters on behalf of the City of Johannesburg. Drafted reports on eligibility for temporary accommodation and homelessness risk. Represented the City in Magistrates and Regional Courts.
- Managed over 200 debt collection cases for outstanding municipal rates and taxes, including drafting Section 129 letters, issuing summons, obtaining default judgments, and executing warrants.
- Represented the City of Johannesburg in by-law contravention cases, drafting legal documents and ensuring favorable court orders under senior attorney supervision.
- Assisted with lodgements and removal of notes at the Johannesburg Deeds Office, drafted correspondence for agents, sellers, and purchasers, and handled rates clearance and transfer duty applications. Supported attorney-client consultations for transfer document signings.
- Assisted attorneys with advocate briefs, urgent application date requests, document uploads on CourtOnline and CaseLines, and issuing court documents for eviction matters.
Candidate Attorney
Aashia Saloojee Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Administering of deceased estates
- Attending to the Masters office
- Drafting of Wills, legal letters, antenuptial contracts with and without accrual
- Attending to consultations with attorney and client
Administrative Assistant
Harrou Construction (Pty) Ltd
01.2017 - Current
- Create and maintain filing systems, both electronic and physical
- Manage accounts and perform bookkeeping
- Write and edit documents from letters to reports and instructional documents
Law Clinic
University of Johannesburg
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Legal research, drafting briefs and other legal documents
- Opening of files and managed the finances on the file
- Drafting of letters, court pleadings and motions to court, as well as preparation of court cases in general
Receptionist
Happy Tooth Dental
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Greeted and welcomed patients, signed them in and directed them to their destination
- Performed administrative and clerical tasks
- Handled incoming and outgoing telephone calls, by taking and relaying messages as well as providing information to callers
Education
LLB HONOURS DEGREE -
University of Johannesburg
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Accounting, Business Studies, History, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation
Azaadville Muslim School
Skills
- Effective communication
- Foresight and planning
- Attention to detail
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Legal research
- Detail-Oriented Organization
- Legal drafting
Life Philosophy
Faith is the only currency that can buy possibilities in impossibility. Have unshaken faith.
Personal Information
Driving License: Code B
Timeline
Candidate Attorney
Nchupetsang Inc. Attorneys
07.2023 - Current
Candidate Attorney
Aashia Saloojee Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Law Clinic
University of Johannesburg
02.2021 - 07.2021
Receptionist
Happy Tooth Dental
11.2019 - 02.2020
Administrative Assistant
Harrou Construction (Pty) Ltd
01.2017 - Current
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE - English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Accounting, Business Studies, History, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation
Azaadville Muslim School
LLB HONOURS DEGREE -
University of Johannesburg
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