BuSISIWE DINEO NDLOVU
Johannesburg,GP
Summary
I am an Admitted Attorney and Legal Advisor at Clientele Legal. I have 8 years' experience in the Legal field. I would like to expand my skills and knowledge. I am very hardworking and I am a fast learner. In my work experience, I have developed excellent communication, planning and organization skills. I am Versatile, adaptable and energetic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Advisor and Claims Assessor and Handler
Clientele Legal
Johannesburg
11.2021 - Current
- Administration of claims according to prescribed procedures
- Provision of telephonic advice and assistance to clients
- Consultations and Instruction taking
- Ensuring that the legal advice given to the clients is both accurate and relevant
- Keeping accurate and up to date records and ensure that all communication (written and oral) are of a professional standard
- Attending to draft and respond to correspondence on behalf of clients
- Liaising to ensure that clients receive regular updates/feedback on their claims
- Advising on a variety of legal issues and legal risks
- Explaining or interpreting of legal language
- Draft, review, edit, interpret, and advise on contracts and other legal documents
- Research and report on unique legal issues
- Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect our clients
- Providing legal input into financial planning and reporting process
- Providing advice on labor law related employee issues
- Assisting in preparation of disciplinary hearing document
- Communicate and serve as a liaison for external parties including external counsel
- Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces
- Maintain professional and timely communications
- Document and maintain legal files and issues
- Drafting of Legal Letters, Contracts, Repudiations and other relevant documents.
- Managed complex cases effectively, prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while managing sensitive information related to clients'' legal affairs.
- Negotiated favorable settlements in high-stakes disputes, saving clients time and resources in litigation.
- Reduced potential litigation risks by conducting thorough research and providing preemptive solutions to clients.
- Built strong professional relationships with clients by consistently delivering excellent service based on integrity and expertise.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Escalated complex claims to senior management for further review, ensuring a collaborative approach to decision-making and fair outcomes.
Paralegal Advisor
Clientele Legal
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Drafting of Legal Letters, Contracts, Repudiations and other relevant documents
- Attending to Telephonic and In person Consults
- Providing legal input into financial planning and reporting process
- Providing advice on labor law related employee issues
- Provision of telephonic advice and assistance to clients
- Ensuring that the legal advice given to the clients is both accurate and relevant
- Keeping accurate and up to date records and ensure that all communication (written and oral) are of a professional standard.
Candidate Attorney
MML Attorneys
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Drafting of Legal Letters, Contracts, Repudiations and other relevant documents
- Keeping accurate and up to date records and ensure that all communication (written and oral) are of a professional standard
- Drafting of pleadings, reports, letters, briefs to advocates, memoranda to attorneys, applications and other legal correspondence
- Attending meetings
- Analyzing legal documents
- Draft legal documents
- Remaining abreast of developments in the legal and policy environments
- Conducting research
- Court appearances.
- Attended court proceedings, representing clients'' interests and protecting their rights effectively.
- Reviewed complex legal documents, identifying potential issues or inconsistencies before submission or execution.
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Legal Advisor and Claims Handler
LEXCORP
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Drafting of Legal Letters, Contracts, Repudiations and other relevant documents
- Attending to Telephonic and In person Consults
- Providing legal input into financial planning and reporting process
- Providing advice on labor law related employee issues
- Provision of telephonic advice and assistance to clients
- Ensuring that the legal advice given to the clients is both accurate and relevant
- Keeping accurate and up to date records and ensure that all communication (written and oral) are of a professional standard.
Education
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE labour RELATIONS PRACTICE -
SASETA
Johannesburg, South AfricaUkusa Senior Secondary School
BACHELOR OF LAWS - LAW
UNISA
01.2008
Skills
- Research skills
- Honesty, decisiveness and integrity
- Being objective in a matter
- Being able to distinguish facts from irrelevant detail
- Confidence
- The ability to solve problems
- Exceptional communication skills
- Discretion, diplomacy and tact
- Working well under pressure
- Contract Review
- Research
- Family law
- Litigation
- Dispute Settlements
- Document filing
- Civil law
- Legal writing
- Dispute arbitration
- Legal Research
- Estate Planning
- Legal Opinions
- Contract Negotiation
- Document Review
- Negotiation
References
- CLIENTELE LEGAL, Nanzelelo Ndaba (Manager), 0735441014 or 011 320 3020
- MML ATTORNEYS, Louisa Matjee (Attorney) (Director), 074 789 5121
- LEXCORP, Faeeza Khan (Manager), 082 872 3786 / 011 234 4400
Timeline
Legal Advisor and Claims Assessor and Handler
Clientele Legal
11.2021 - Current
Paralegal Advisor
Clientele Legal
12.2020 - 11.2021
Candidate Attorney
MML Attorneys
12.2018 - 03.2020
Legal Advisor and Claims Handler
LEXCORP
01.2016 - 12.2018
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE labour RELATIONS PRACTICE -
SASETA
Ukusa Senior Secondary School
BACHELOR OF LAWS - LAW
UNISA