JESSIE PATRICIA INGRACIA KUFUAKACHI
Zeerust
Summary
Admitted Attorney with over two years of legal-sector experience and a strong background in professional administration, diary coordination, document preparation, client liaison and confidential records management. Experienced in managing personal diary commitments, coordinating schedules with advocates, monitoring court dates and deadlines, preparing professional correspondence, and organising documentation in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
I am highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, with strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zoom and Slack. Able to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records and work independently with discretion and professionalism. Seeking to apply these transferable skills in a remote Executive Assistant role supporting UK-based senior leaders and professional teams.
Overview
3
3
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Paul Fourie Attorneys
Zeerust, South Africa
01.2026 - Current
- Manage diary commitments and coordinate scheduling with advocates for consultations, court appearances and other professional engagements.
- Monitor court dates, filing deadlines, appointments and competing priorities to support the efficient management of legal matters.
- Communicate professionally with clients, advocates, suppliers and court officials, facilitating the timely exchange of information.
- Prepare legal documents, professional correspondence, reports and supporting documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain organised client files, case records and supporting documentation in accordance with professional and regulatory requirements.
- Handle confidential client information with discretion and observe applicable professional duties of confidentiality.
- Track outstanding tasks, deadlines and follow-up actions to support the timely progression of legal matters.
- Work independently, prioritise responsibilities and respond proactively to changing scheduling requirements.
Freelance Law Tutor
Remote
- Current
- Provide remote tutoring to paralegal students in Labour Law, Law of Succession and Insolvency Law.
- Prepare and organise learning materials according to students' subject requirements.
- Schedule and conduct online tutoring sessions using Zoom.
- Monitor student progress and organise follow-up activities to support learning objectives.
- Manage session scheduling, preparation and student communication independently.
- Demonstrate self-management, organisation and effective communication in a remote working environment.
- Tutoring focus: paralegal students, not LLB students.
Candidate Attorney
Paul Fourie Attorneys
04.2024 - 12.2025
- Supported legal practitioners with professional correspondence, document preparation, filing and administrative coordination.
- Assisted with diary coordination, court scheduling and the monitoring of time-sensitive legal commitments.
- Prepared court bundles, meeting packs and supporting documents for consultations and court proceedings.
- Organised consultation notes and follow-up actions to assist with the effective management of legal matters.
- Coordinated logistical arrangements for court attendances and client consultations.
- Used Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace to prepare, organise and manage professional documents and correspondence.
- Collaborated with colleagues through digital communication platforms, including Zoom and Slack.
Sales Promoter
Retail Sector
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Communicated with customers professionally and responded to product-related enquiries.
- Supported sales activities and worked towards assigned sales targets.
- Developed customer service, interpersonal communication, organisation and time-management skills.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - Environmental and Local Governance Law
North-West University (NWU)
10-2026
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
North-West University (NWU)
Potchefstroom, NW01-2023
Bachelor of Arts - Development and Management
North-West University (NWU)
Potchefstroom, NW01-2020
A-Levels - Computer Clerk
Universal College Outcomes
Potchefstroom, NW01-2016
National Senior Certificate (Matric) -
Postmasburg High School
01-2015
Skills
- Diary, Calendar and Schedule Management
- Advocate and Professional Scheduling Coordination
- Appointment and Meeting Coordination
- Deadline Monitoring and Task Prioritisation
- Professional Correspondence
- Document Preparation and Formatting
- Client Liaison
- Confidential Information Management
- Research and Reporting
- Digital Filing
- Remote Collaboration
- British English Business Communication
- Productivity: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace
- Communication and Collaboration: Zoom, Slack
- Documentation and Records: Digital filing, document management, case management systems and professional correspondence
- Administrative Capabilities: Diary coordination, scheduling, deadline tracking, meeting documentation and task follow-up
Languages
English — Fluent written and spoken communication; British English business writing
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Upper Intermediate
B2
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
PROFESSIONAL ADMISSION
Admitted Attorney — South Africa | 30 January 2026
REMOTE WORK ARRANGEMENTS AND AVAILABILITY
- Based in Zeerust, South Africa.
- Available for fully remote opportunities with UK-based employers.
- Able to accommodate agreed UK business hours.
- Reliable home-office setup with stable fibre internet and power backup.
- Open to independent-contractor arrangements.
- Available to commence immediately, subject to agreement.
Timeline
Attorney
Paul Fourie Attorneys
01.2026 - Current
Candidate Attorney
Paul Fourie Attorneys
04.2024 - 12.2025
Sales Promoter
Retail Sector
01.2018 - 01.2019
Freelance Law Tutor
Remote
- Current
Master of Laws (LLM) - Environmental and Local Governance Law
North-West University (NWU)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law
North-West University (NWU)
Bachelor of Arts - Development and Management
North-West University (NWU)
National Senior Certificate (Matric) -
Postmasburg High School
A-Levels - Computer Clerk
Universal College Outcomes