ASEZA MAYATULA-MAFUNDA
ATTORNEY
Mthatha,EC
Summary
Legal operations professional coordinating administration, compliance monitoring, and office workflow across 50+ litigation and estate files at a time. Supports record management, diary control, scheduling, billing support, and risk reporting, completing 60+ tasks per day while overseeing 5+ staff across team coordination in a busy legal office. Aligns daily operations with Batho Pele principles, filing discipline, and audit-ready document handling.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
C.Mevana Inc.
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
04.2024 - Current
- Process 5-10% of filings with accurate deadlines, records, and document control across active files.
- Manage 10-20 client matters weekly while balancing litigation, estate administration, and follow-ups.
- Draft pleadings, notices, summonses, particulars of claim, heads of argument, and powers of attorney for High Court and Magistrate Court matters.
- Administer deceased estates by preparing J294, J192, J243, and J155 forms, lodging with the Master of the High Court, and finalizing Liquidation and Distribution Accounts.
- Research legislation and case law, interpret statutory requirements, and support consultations by taking client instructions and explaining relevant rights.
- Monitor compliance trackers for estate and litigation files, verify statutory deadlines, and prepare notices and reports aligned to POPIA and audit readiness.
- Handle office administration, records, diary management, debt collection, bill taxation, and stakeholder liaison with banks, insurers, SAPS, and Home Affairs.
- Advised clients on legal rights and obligations in various practice areas.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Represented clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategies and informed decision-making.
- Developed comprehensive litigation strategies that enhanced case management efficiency.
Assistant Estate Practitioner
Capital Legacy
Johannesburg, Gauteng
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Drafted instruction letters to banks, insurers, and creditors for deceased estate claims.
- Managed estate portfolios by conducting asset searches and lodging claims for and against deceased estates.
- Completed J294 and J243 forms and followed up with the Master of High Court on estate matters.
- Prepared estate documents for Liquidation and Distribution accounts and supported SARS tax clearance processing.
- Liaised with beneficiaries, executors, and estate controllers to provide progress updates and compliance support.
- Supported 6 different Estate Practitioners with filing, indexing, and administrative casework.
- Assisted with finalizing Liquidation and Distribution accounts across active estate files.
Secretary
Adv. Sintwa Inc.
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed 2-5 court files weekly to support hearing preparation, diary control, and matter tracking.
- Prepared fee notes, memorandums, Heads of Argument, pleadings, and client correspondence with careful legal drafting.
- Managed diaries, boardroom preparation, and client intake to keep advocates' chambers organized and ready for meetings.
- Supported record management and filing by indexing documents and maintaining accessible matter records.
- Coordinated tender bid submissions and document handling to meet administrative deadlines.
- Collected debts and maintained telephonic and email liaison with instructing attorneys.
- Coordinated office communications and maintained schedules for executives.
- Managed document preparation and ensured accuracy in reports and correspondence.
- Facilitated meeting logistics, including agenda creation and minutes documentation.
- Streamlined filing systems, improving access to key documents and reducing retrieval time.
- Oversaw office supply inventory and initiated cost-effective purchasing strategies.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Mantyi Attorneys
02.2019 - 02.2021
- Handled 5-10 estate files monthly by reporting deceased estates to the Master of the High Court and preparing wills and reporting documents.
- Prepared 2-5 pleadings per week for civil and criminal matters, including summonses, particulars of claim, and notices.
- Drafted summonses, particulars of claim, notices, powers of attorney, and related pleadings for RAF, unlawful arrest, divorce, bail, and medical negligence matters.
- Reported deceased estates to the Master of the High Court, prepared wills and reporting documents, and wound up estates through final distribution.
- Attended to correspondent attorneys' files by filing, pagination, and court appearance coordination across active matters.
- Drafted debt review applications and supported motion practice, discovery management, and trial preparation for litigation matters.
- Conducted legal research, client consultations, and case preparation to support litigation matters from intake through hearing.
Education
Course - Decease Estates Practice
University of South Africa
Pretoria12-2025
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha05-2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Umtata International School
Mthatha12-2012
Skills
Legal drafting
Legal research
Legal terminology
Court procedures
Case flow management
Discovery management
Motion practice
Trial preparation
Estate administration
Probate filings
Liquidation and distribution accounts
Compliance monitoring
Records management
Legal billing
Client intake interviewing
Litigation support
Matter management
Certification
LLB
Personal Information
Driving License: C1 Driver’s Licence
Timeline
Attorney
C.Mevana Inc.
04.2024 - Current
Assistant Estate Practitioner
Capital Legacy
10.2023 - 04.2024
Secretary
Adv. Sintwa Inc.
04.2022 - 09.2023
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Mantyi Attorneys
02.2019 - 02.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Umtata International School
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Walter Sisulu University
Course - Decease Estates Practice
University of South Africa