Carmia Leonard
Three Anchor Bay,Cape Town
Summary
Emerging legal professional who brings a successful academic foundation in Family law, Private law and Intellectual Property law. A decisive and pragmatic negotiator with effective communication skills, and an excellent track record in collaborative, cross-functional teamwork in high-pressure environments making a valuable asset to any legal team. Equipped with a solid foundation in legal principles and a thorough understanding of the complex issues surrounding family, intellectual property, commercial, insolvency law and debt collection, as well as civil litigation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Practitioner
Mostert & Bosman Attorneys
, Cape Town
02.2024 - Current
- Working closely with senior attorneys to collaboratively identify, analyse and resolve complex legal issues for our clients.
- Conducting thorough legal research and analyses, employing a range of research tools and databases to determine the best course of action for each unique case.
- Researching, interpreting, and analysing case law and legislation to devise the most effective legal strategies, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of legal advice and support.
- Managed and oversaw paralegals, secretaries and candidate legal practitioners.
- Organisation, prioritisation, and coordination with the legal team to ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and within the established time frames.
- Used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions.
- Represented clients in Magistrate's Court and provided assistance to advocates at court proceedings and trials in the High Court.
- Moderated legal negotiations between clients and opposing parties.
- Negotiated and rafted pleadings, commercial contracts, legal opinions, settlement agreements and lease agreements.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Mostert & Bosman Attorneys
, Cape Town
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Extensive experience in litigating cases in both Magistrate's Court and High Court settings.
- Represented clients at Magistrate's Court proceedings and provided support to counsel in High Court matters.
- Drafted Pleadings, Settlement Agreements, Contracts and legal opinions.
- Assisted clients in navigating family law matters, such as conducting Financial Enquiries for maintenance applications and obtaining Protection Orders through the Domestic Violence Application process.
- Negotiated settlement terms and prepared the necessary Contractual Agreements, Lease Agreements, Deed of Settlement, Consent Papers and Parenting Plans.
- Conducted legal research to gather information for case strategy and argumentation.
- Liaised with court personnel to coordinate hearings, trials and other legal proceedings.
- Assisted in preparation of legal arguments and strategies for court proceedings.
- Interpreted case law, legislation and regulations for complex legal matters.
Education
Masters in law (LLM) - Law
Stellenbosch University
South Africa 02.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelors in law (LLB) - Law
Stellenbosch University
South Africa 02.2017 - 12.2020
National Senior Certificate -
La Rochelle Girls' High School
Paarl, Western Cape 01.2012 - 12.2017
Skills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Analytical Skills
- Legal Writing
- Litigation Management
- Legal Research
- Exceptional Client Care
- Attention to Detail
- Caseload Management
- Effective Negotiator
- Legal Drafting
Languages
English
Native
Afrikaans
Native
Timeline
Legal Practitioner
Mostert & Bosman Attorneys
02.2024 - Current
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Mostert & Bosman Attorneys
01.2022 - 01.2024
Masters in law (LLM) - Law
Stellenbosch University
02.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelors in law (LLB) - Law
Stellenbosch University
02.2017 - 12.2020
National Senior Certificate -
La Rochelle Girls' High School
01.2012 - 12.2017
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