Carrie Roode
Admitted Attorney
Cape Town
Summary
An admitted attorney with experience in commercial and insurance dispute resolution, contractual disputes and liability-related matters. This includes assisting in the investigation and defence of professional indemnity insurance claims, public liability insurance claims, broker claims as a result of Covid-19, fire and personal injury claims. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Legal Analyst
Webber Wentzel
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted due diligence investigations to identify potential risks associated (insurance litigation).
- Draft, review and amendments to legal documents such as pleadings, briefs to counsel and legal opinions.
- Use of legal technology tools to manage, review and analyse large volumes of data and documents, particularly during the discovery phase of litigation.
- Streamlined workflow within the legal department by implementing project management methodologies tailored to specific tasks.
Legal Associate
Webber Wentzel
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted senior attorneys in pre-litigation research and drafting as well as preparing for trial and drafting status reports on ongoing legal matters.
- Legal Research and analysing complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions for client challenges.
- Reviewed contracts/ documents during discovery phase of litigation to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients.
- Drafting settlements agreements in various insurance disputes to prevent costly litigation expenses on dormant cases.
- Mentored junior candidate attorneys within the firm, fostering professional growth through guidance on best practices and industry standards.
Candidate Attorney
Webber Wentzel
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Conducted thorough research on various areas of law, ensuring accurate information and strong case foundations.
- Prepared essential legal documents for successful case outcomes and settlements.
- Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of work product.
- Rotations included: Public and Administrative law; Corporate law; Insurance law
Legal and Compliance Graduate
Western National Insurance
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assisted with POPI implementation and Risk Management Plan.
- Assisted in board meetings with minutes of meetings, compiling register of ongoing matters and status of matters.
- Assisted in compiling of insurance claims statistics per quarter.
- Reviewing insurance policies and contracts for other departments within company.
Education
Bachelors of Commerce in Law - Law, Insurance, Strategic Management
University of The Western Cape
04.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -
Skills
Legal writing
Project tracking
Document drafting
Time management abilities
Contract Review
Client Confidentiality
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Team building
Problem-solving aptitude
Client Relations
Microsoft Office Suite
Proofreading
Accomplishments
· Webber Wentzel - Nominated for Open and Creative Mindset Value Award – 2023
· UWC - Completed Bachelor of Law degree Cum Laude - 2020
· UWC – Placed 4th position in Law faculty - 2020
· UWC - Dean’s Merit Award – 2019
· UWC - Completed BCom Law degree Cum Laude – 2018
· UWC - Dean’s Merit Award – 2018
· UWC - Golden Key Member - 2018
· Livingstone High School - Head Prefect - 2015
Timeline
Legal Analyst
Webber Wentzel
06.2024 - Current
Legal Associate
Webber Wentzel
06.2023 - 06.2024
Candidate Attorney
Webber Wentzel
06.2021 - 06.2023
Legal and Compliance Graduate
Western National Insurance
01.2021 - 06.2021
Bachelors of Commerce in Law - Law, Insurance, Strategic Management
University of The Western Cape
04.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Laws - Law
University of The Western Cape
04.2001 -
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