Fortunate Rhandzu
Legal Practitioner (Attorney)
Polokwane
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at providing legal counsel and support to clients. Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Conversant with relevant legislation and ensures compliance at all times.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Attorney
Shiviri Manzini Masetla Incorporated
Polokwane
03.2020 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Represented clients in civil litigation.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
Candidate Attorney
Shiviri Manzini Masetla Incorporated
Polokwane
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Consultation with Clients and taking detailed instruction under Principal's supervision.
- Draft pleadings, Motions and other legal documents
- Representing clients in magistrates court in civil litigation.
- Indexing and Paginating court files.
- Attending high court matters with Counsel .
- Drafting of bills of costs.
Education
Legal Training
LEAD (Black Lawyers Association)
Johannesburg Training Centre 09.2021 - 09.2021
Legal
LEAD Law Society of South Africa
Polokwane 07.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Legal Studies
University of Limpopo
Polokwane 01.2012 - 12.2015
Advanced Diploma - Computer Literacy
Avuxeni Computer Academy
Limpopo, South Africa 01.2011 - 08.2011
Matric (Grade 12) -
Gija Ngove Secondary School
Limpopo, South Africa 01.2005 - 12.2010
Skills
Legal writing
Efficient researcher
Document filing
Case analysis
Civil law
Negotiation
Reviewing documents
Drafting legal opinionss
Settlement Negotiation
Administrative support
Evaluating contracts
Proficient in reading and writing
Certification
Admission as Attorney- 2020
Timeline
Legal Training
LEAD (Black Lawyers Association)
09.2021 - 09.2021
Attorney
Shiviri Manzini Masetla Incorporated
03.2020 - Current
Legal
LEAD Law Society of South Africa
07.2018 - 12.2018
Candidate Attorney
Shiviri Manzini Masetla Incorporated
01.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Legal Studies
University of Limpopo
01.2012 - 12.2015
Advanced Diploma - Computer Literacy
Avuxeni Computer Academy
01.2011 - 08.2011
Matric (Grade 12) -
Gija Ngove Secondary School
01.2005 - 12.2010