AYANDA NDLOVU
FOURWAYS
Summary
Experienced Paralegal with a strong background in civil litigation and legal support, currently contributing to Muthray & Associates in South Africa. Demonstrates proficiency in drafting legal documents, managing litigation deadlines, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure seamless case progression. Skilled in Microsoft Office, with exceptional organisational and administrative abilities, ensuring efficient file management and compliance with procedural requirements. Previous roles include Legal Secretary at Mela Malinga Attorneys and Paralegal Secretary at S.M Mokono Attorneys, showcasing a proven track record of maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion. Adept at multitasking and problem-solving under pressure, aiming to leverage expertise in a challenging legal environment.
Overview
4
4
Languages
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
PARALEGAL
MUTHRAY & ASSOCIATES
FOURWAYS, SOUTH AFRICA
06.2026 - Current
- Supported attorneys in managing motor vehicle accident and insurance recovery matters from inception to finalisation, ensuring smooth progression of cases.
- Drafted legal documents, including Summonses, Notices, Discovery Affidavits, Discovery Notices, Notices of Bar, Default Judgment Applications, Correspondence, and various court-related pleadings.
- Monitored litigation deadlines and diarised critical dates to ensure compliance with court timeframes and procedural requirements
- Drafted and served Discovery Notices and monitored compliance with discovery obligations.
- Assisted with the preparation and lodging of Default Judgment Applications and supporting documentation.
- Coordinated follow-ups with correspondent attorneys, sheriffs, courts, defendants, plaintiffs, and third-party service providers to maintain up-to-date status on matters.
- Maintained accurate electronic and physical filing systems to ensure efficient file management and accessibility.
- Managed collections and deliveries of legal documents through Aramex and other courier services, ensuring timeous filing and service.
- Arranged service of legal process through Sheriffs and followed up on returns of service and invoices.
- Executed assigned tasks with precision and adherence to deadlines.
- Performed general paralegal and legal support functions as delegated by attorneys and management.
Legal Secretary
Mela Malinga Attorneys
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Preparing legal documents and coordinating with clients and attorneys for court cases
- Draft summons,letters of demands and pleadings
- Dealing with family law and Estates matters
- Providing administrative support in property transfers
- Ensured confidentiality and discretion in all tasks to protect sensitive information
- Screened and directed phone calls and emails to appropriate stakeholders, facilitating effective communication
- Manage reception area and providing general administration support to legal team
- Respond promptly to emails,text and calls for clients
- Drafting and attending to debt review applications
- Following up on outstanding matters within the office
- Validating and verifying information and documents before lodgement
- Naming, organizing, and categorizing documents for easy access
- Provide general administrative duties including Estates processes
- Ensuring the availability and replenishment of office stationery
- Managing project,records and calendars ensuring effective work.
- Outlined key functions and responsibilities to ensure clarity in role expectations.
Ovo Campaign
Nutun
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed incoming and outgoing calls, addressing queries to enhance customer experience
- Assisting clients with billing inquiries
- Resolving account-related inquiries
- Initiated and resolved customer complaints to ensure satisfaction
- Supported clients with online self-service account queries to improve accessibility
- Scheduling smart meter appointments
- Coordinating travel arrangements
- Outlined primary functions and responsibilities of the role
Paralegal Secretary
S.M Mokono Attorneys
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Transcribed and proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Support legal team with administration duties
- Filed, organised, copied, scanned, and faxed documents promptly to support legal processes
- Managed records, projects, and calendars to enhance operational efficiency
- Managing and maintaining diary,appointments and meetings
- Performing general administration duties
- Welcome in and outgoing clients
- Outlined essential tasks performed in various roles.
Education
Conveyancing Training Academy (BCTA) - Legal
Conveyancing - Online Attendance
Online11-2026
National Diploma - Law (Legal Assistance)
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01-2018
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12 - Grade 12
Panorama Combined School.
Newcastle, KZN01-2013
Skills
- Proficiency in microsoft office and software skills
- Civil Litigation & stakeholder liaison
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Accuracy and attention to details
- Diary and excellent time management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercising discretion
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Exceptional listening and communication skill (written and oral)
- Multitasking and adaptability
- Resilient and work under pressure
- Strong teamwork and self-management skills
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Accuracy and attention to details
- Administrative and clerical skills
LANGUAGES
English
SeTswana
IsiZulu
IsiXhosa
REFERENCE
Muthray & Associates
Team Manager
Ms. N.F Ngwenya
084 665 0512
Mela Malinga Attorneys
Manager
Mrs. Y. Mngoma
073 006 0510
Ovo Nutun
Team Manager
Ms. N, Masango
078 030 5325
S.M Mokono Attorneys
Director
Mr. S.M Mokono
012 752 0929
Timeline
PARALEGAL
MUTHRAY & ASSOCIATES
06.2026 - Current
Legal Secretary
Mela Malinga Attorneys
01.2023 - 03.2025
Ovo Campaign
Nutun
01.2021 - 12.2022
Paralegal Secretary
S.M Mokono Attorneys
01.2019 - 12.2019
Conveyancing Training Academy (BCTA) - Legal
Conveyancing - Online Attendance
National Diploma - Law (Legal Assistance)
Tshwane University of Technology
National Senior Certificate - Grade 12 - Grade 12
Panorama Combined School.