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Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities And Achievements
Hobbies and Interests
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GUGU MABHENA

Admitted Attorney And Notary Of The High Court Of South Africa
Johannesburg

Summary

Positive and driven professional with a solid foundation in legal principles and problem-solving. Demonstrated expertise in legal research, drafting, and a thorough understanding of case law and legal procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional client service, excelling in diverse environments, and continuously striving for professional growth. Seeking opportunities to further develop skills and leverage existing expertise in the legal field.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages

Work History

Associate Attorney

Harris Billings Attorneys
Johannesburg
01.2023 - Current
  • Appeared for trial on behalf of clients in various District and Regional Magistrate's Courts
  • Maintained regular communication with clients, keeping them informed about case progress and addressing their concerns and enquiries
  • Negotiated and drafted settlements on behalf of clients
  • Reviewed contracts and other legal documentation to identify potential issues and advise clients accordingly
  • Administered deceased estates from reporting to the Master of the High Court to drafting the liquidation and distribution accounts; managing distributions; and handling all related tasks in between
  • Drafted detailed heads of argument in preparation for hearings
  • Conducted legal research to identify relevant case law, statutes, and legal precedents in preparation for hearings and to provide legally sound advice to clients

Candidate Legal Practitioner

Harris Billings Attorneys
Johannesburg
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Took instructions from clients, corresponded with and responded to correspondence from clients
  • Drafted Letters of Demand
  • Drafted Summonses and Particulars of Claim
  • Drafted various Notices, Applications and Affidavits
  • Attended at Court and appeared in Court proceedings in various matters
  • Debt collection

Vacation Work Student

Massmart
Johannesburg
12.2019 - 12.2019
  • Worked with the in house legal team on matters in their different divisions and stores
  • Developed time management skills and application of the Consumer Protection Act

Vacation Work Student

ENS Africa
Johannesburg
07.2019 - 07.2019
  • Job shadowed and worked with Candidate Legal Practitioners in the Natural Resources and Employment departments
  • Received exposure on the operation of a large firm and gained new skills such as drafting Notices and Affidavits

Vacation Work Student

Werksmans Attorneys
Cape Town
12.2018 - 12.2018
  • Job shadowed and worked with an Associate in their Matters
  • Exposed to drafting, indexing, and paginating in preparation for court hearings

Vacation Work Student

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Johannesburg
07.2018 - 07.2018
  • Job shadowed and worked with Candidate Legal Practitioners on daily tasks and running Court errands
  • Attended field trips to the High Court and the Constitutional Court
  • Developed organization skills and was able to work well with people and adapt to different personalities

Job Shadow Student

Norton Rose Fulbright
Johannesburg
07.2015 - 07.2015
  • Job shadowed a Candidate Legal Practitioner and Associate
  • Assisted them with minor admin work to get an understanding of how the law firm operates

Education

Notarial Practice Course Certificate -

LEAD School For Legal Practice
Johannesburg, GP
01.2023 - 12.2023

Deceased Estates Certificate -

LEAD School For Legal Practice
Johannesburg, GP
01.2023 - 12.2023

Practical Legal Training (PLT) -

LEAD School For Legal Practice
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2020

Skills

  • Communication

  • Client Service

  • Document Filing on Court Online and CaseLines

  • File Management

  • MS Office (Word, Power-Point, Excel)

  • Legal Writing and Research

  • Critical Thinking

  • Problem Solving

Extracurricular Activities And Achievements

  • Students for Law and Social Justice - Chairperson (2020)
  • Excellence in Law Scholarship - Recipient (2018 - 2020)
  • Orientation Leader - Trainer (2019)
  • Law Faculty - Mentor (2018 - 2019)
  • Law Faculty Mentorship Programme - Sub Committee Member (2018)
  • Portuguese II Module - Class Representative (2018)
  • Law Faculty - Orientation Leader (2018)
  • Students for Law and Justice - Sub Committee (2018)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Actively contributes as a vocalist at church.
  • Consistently participates in marathons and park runs.
  • Enjoy attending golf lessons on weekends.
  • Regularly attends art gallery exhibitions.
  • Avid reader of self-development books.
  • Food Enthusiast

Timeline

Associate Attorney

Harris Billings Attorneys
01.2023 - Current

Notarial Practice Course Certificate -

LEAD School For Legal Practice
01.2023 - 12.2023

Deceased Estates Certificate -

LEAD School For Legal Practice
01.2023 - 12.2023

Candidate Legal Practitioner

Harris Billings Attorneys
01.2022 - 01.2023

Practical Legal Training (PLT) -

LEAD School For Legal Practice
01.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law

University of Cape Town
01.2020 - 12.2020

Vacation Work Student

Massmart
12.2019 - 12.2019

Vacation Work Student

ENS Africa
07.2019 - 07.2019

Vacation Work Student

Werksmans Attorneys
12.2018 - 12.2018

Vacation Work Student

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
07.2018 - 07.2018

Job Shadow Student

Norton Rose Fulbright
07.2015 - 07.2015

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