Chelsea Kroutz
Legal Practitioner
Durban
Summary
A highly motivated admitted Legal Practitioner with a great eagerness to learn. Possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Drafting Coordinator
Entrusted Legacy Law (Sharek Law Offices)
03.2025 - Current
- Draft and review estate planning documents including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives according to Pennsylvania estate laws and regulations.
- Coordinate and manage case flow from intake through completion, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
- Format, proofread, and finalise estate plans and related legal documents for Attorney and client use.
- Proficient in Zoho and WealthCounsel software.
Candidate Attorney
Goodrickes Attorneys
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Legal drafting and preparation of legal documents for the firm's matters as well as those of Correspondent Instructing Attorneys under supervision.
- Legal Research.
- Assisting in trial preparation in both the High Court and Magistrate's Courts.
- Engaging with clients and managing files across various areas of law.
- Appearances in the District Magistrate's and Regional Courts.
- Exposure to civil litigation, insurance claims, debt collection, deceased estates, and maritime law through the firm's correspondent work.
- Exposure to Labour Related claims and disputes.
- Exposure to operational aspects of a law firm, including billing, file management and administration.
- Proficient in GhostPractice - a legal accounting software.
Marker's Assistant (Matric marking)
Department of Education
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Daily receive, check, control, scan and pack scripts for marking.
- Checking each script to ensure accurate marking.
- Verifying the accuracy of marks allocated on scripts against marking guidelines.
- Cross-checking totals and ensuring accurate data entry of marks.
- Ensuring confidentiality and security of marks.
- Adhering to strict quality assurance and regulatory standards set by the Department of Education.
Teacher's Assistant
Northlands Girls' High School
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisting teachers with administrative work, filing and controlling stock.
- Assisting in photocopying, record-keeping and organising teaching aids.
- Assisting teachers with lesson preparation.
Education
Practical Legal Training (PVT School for Legal Practice) -
Legal Education & Development
01.2024
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban01.2022
Skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Project management
- Team collaboration
- Meeting coordination
- Strategic planning
- Administrative oversight
- Workflow management
Certification
Bowmans' Virtual Experience Programme
References
- Principal of Northlands Girls' High School, 031 571 1100, Northlands Girls' High School
- Shamina, Harilall, Marking Assistant Executive, 083 307 9587
- Iain, Grieve, 031 301 6211, Goodrickes Attorneys
- Jenna Johns, +1 412-347-1731, Entrusted Legacy Law
Timeline
Drafting Coordinator
Entrusted Legacy Law (Sharek Law Offices)
03.2025 - Current
Candidate Attorney
Goodrickes Attorneys
01.2023 - 01.2025
Marker's Assistant (Matric marking)
Department of Education
12.2021 - 12.2021
Teacher's Assistant
Northlands Girls' High School
03.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - undefined
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Practical Legal Training (PVT School for Legal Practice) -
Legal Education & Development