Babalwa Ursulla Malgas
Attorney
Mdantsane,Eastern Cape
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director
CwatiMalgasMgidlana Attorneys
East London , South Africa
05.2011 - Current
- Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Onboarded and managed new client accounts to boost retention rates.
Claims Handler
Road Accident Fund
East London
05.2005 - 12.2021
- Reported to management on customer problems, field conditions, safety issues, and policy problems.
- Followed up with insured individuals regarding premium and deductibles payments.
- Followed up on potentially fraudulent claims initiated by claims representatives.
- Interviewed agents and claimants to correct errors or omissions and investigate questionable claims.
Attorney
Hart And Beyers Attorneys
East London , Eastern Cape
08.2003 - 04.2005
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Interacted with customers under supervision to support operational objectives.
- Worked with legislators to assist in drafting[ legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Attorney
Burwana and Associates
Queenstown, Eastern Cape
1998.01 - 2002.12
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
Education
Matric - Xhosa, English, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography, History
Ulwazi High School
Mdantsane 01.1988 - 12.1992
B. Proc - Law
University of The Western Cape
Bellville 01.1993 - 12.1998
Legal Practice - Law
School For Legal Practice
East London 01.2003 - 06.2003
LLB POST GRAD - Law
University of Fort Hare
East London 01.2012 - 03.2014
Higher Diploma in Labour Law With Distinction - Labour Law
Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha 01.2014 - 06.2014
Skills
Disaster Recovery Planning
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Quote
Facts do not exist, only interpretations.
Friedrich Nietzsche
Timeline
Higher Diploma in Labour Law With Distinction - Labour Law
Nelson Mandela University
01.2014 - 06.2014
LLB POST GRAD - Law
University of Fort Hare
01.2012 - 03.2014
Director
CwatiMalgasMgidlana Attorneys
05.2011 - Current
Claims Handler
Road Accident Fund
05.2005 - 12.2021
Attorney
Hart And Beyers Attorneys
08.2003 - 04.2005
Legal Practice - Law
School For Legal Practice
01.2003 - 06.2003
Attorney
Burwana and Associates
1998.01 - 2002.12
B. Proc - Law
University of The Western Cape
01.1993 - 12.1998
Matric - Xhosa, English, Afrikaans, Biology, Geography, History
Ulwazi High School
01.1988 - 12.1992
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