Donaé Badenhorst
Boksburg North
Summary
I am a diligent, hardworking and ambitious UP law graduate with an enquiring legal mind. I pay attention to detail and enjoy interacting with people who are diverse in culture. By striving to achieve and set new challenges for myself, I take pride in always giving my best. My dedication and perseverance coupled with honesty and integrity will remain ingrained in my life journey.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Candidate Attorney
Stockenström Fouché Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of work product.
- Assisted in drafting contracts that protected clients'' interests while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted thorough research on various areas of law, ensuring accurate information and strong case foundations.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Legal assistant
Stockenström Fouché Inc.
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Reduced errors in court filings by meticulously proofreading documents for accuracy before submission.
- Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
Job shadowed
Krugel and Heinsen Inc.
06.2022 - 06.2022
Part-time tutor
Alden Academy Impaq centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of Pretoria
11-2024
Online Short Course - Entrepreneurship
University of Pretoria
01.2022
Online Ready for Work - UP Short Course
University of Pretoria
01.2022
Vacation program - undefined
Bowmans
01.2022
Virtual Experience Programme - undefined
Bowmans
01.2021
Labour Law short course - undefined
Damelin Academy
01.2021
Matric - undefined
Middelburg High School
01.2019
Skills
- Client communication
- Legal research
- Legal drafting
- Contract review
- Legal analysis
- Organization
References
Gavaza Nyakane, Director at Stockenström Fouché Inc, Stockenström Fouché Inc, BCom LLB (uPret), Cell: 0718790643
Hobbies and Interests
Golf, reading, gardening, water aerobics
Accomplishments
- Golden Key International Honours Society member (2020-present)
- Distinction for mini-dissertation (ESS400)
- LLB Dean’s List 2021, 2023, 2024
- Fly@UP Senior undergraduate award (2019-2024)
- Bowmans bursary award for academic excellence (2020-2024)
- Full academic colours – Grades 8, 9, 10 and 12
- Half academic colours – Grade 11
- Top 5 academic achiever – Grades 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12
Affiliations
- Golden Key International Honours Society lifetime member
- University of Pretoria MOOT Society
- UP Women in Law Society
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Labour law (ABR410) class representative
- Successfully completed Level 1 and 2 First Aid Training Course (2022)
- Participated in the UP Internal Youth League MOOT competition (2020)
- South African National winner of the Beeld Creative Writing competition (2019)
- Royal Academy of Dance: Intermediate Foundation Vocational ballet level (2019)
- Successfully passed Taalbond Senior Examination in Bilingualism (2018)
- Regional Land Service award/ community service organization (half colours) (2015-2017)
- National Land service award/ full colours (2015)
- Achieved various merit awards at Atrium Arts festival
Timeline
Candidate Attorney
Stockenström Fouché Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Legal assistant
Stockenström Fouché Inc.
02.2024 - 12.2024
Job shadowed
Krugel and Heinsen Inc.
06.2022 - 06.2022
Part-time tutor
Alden Academy Impaq centre
01.2020 - 01.2021
Online Short Course - Entrepreneurship
University of Pretoria
Online Ready for Work - UP Short Course
University of Pretoria
Vacation program - undefined
Bowmans
Virtual Experience Programme - undefined
Bowmans
Labour Law short course - undefined
Damelin Academy
Matric - undefined
Middelburg High School
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
University of Pretoria
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