Azraa Bham

General Office Tasks:

• Consulted with clients, provided legal advice on both litigious and non-litigious matters, and managed client correspondence.
• Opened and maintained client files, ensuring proper documentation and organization.
• Recorded billable time, reviewed invoices, and drafted disbursement accounts.
• Managed daily filing of legal documents and maintained an up-to-date legal library.
• Conducted legal research, analyzed statutes, case law, and legal articles to provide informed legal opinions.

Magistrates’ Court Practice:

• Drafted letters of demand in terms of Section 14 of the Consumer Protection Act and Section 129 of the National Credit Act.
• Prepared and filed summonses and particulars of claim, including matters related to motor vehicle accidents and breach of contract.
• Drafted various court notices, indexes, and managed file pagination for court proceedings.
• Engaged in meetings with Magistrates regarding outstanding court matters.
• Represented clients in court, handling various legal proceedings, including: Section 65 applications.
  Applications to compel discovery in the Regional Court.
  Applying for motion dates in both the District and Regional Courts.
  Serving and filing legal documents in both courts.
• Developed a strong working knowledge of the Rules of the Magistrates’ Court.