Jodie Marise Mc Thomas
Admitted As Legal Practitioner (Attorney) Of The High Court Of South Africa
Parklands, Cape Town
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Family Law Assistant
Office of the Family Advocates
10.2022 - Current
- Conduct initial consultations
- Inform members of public of legal options and/or other institutions to approach
- Conduct Mediations
- Attend to telephonic and email queries
- Draft Parenting Plans and other necessary documentation
- Peruse Summonses and Draft Annexure C’s (request for an enquiry)
- Assist Family Advocates with the following duties:
- Attending to Court rolls
- Conduct consultations ( includes enquiries and investigations)
- Drafting of Interim Reports and other documentation where necessary
- Peruse Consent Papers/Settlement Agreements
- Legal Research (assist Principle Family Advocate and Head of Offices)
Estate Controller, Deceased Estates
Master of the High Court
06.2019 - 09.2022
- Examine Liquidation and Distribution Accounts
- Examine S42(2) Applications
- Legal research
- Attend to normal post and archive files
- Attend to submissions in respect of objections lodged
- Consult with members of the public; attorneys; messengers
- Assist members of the public completing the necessary forms for applications
- Applications for appointment of Master’s Representatives and Executors:
- Screen applications
- Raise queries if necessary
- Capture new applications
- Capture updates on the system
- Manual appointments:
- Screen post
- Draft manual appointments
- Attend to telephonic and email queries
- Attend to various other administrative duties:
- Registry duties when necessary (locating of files; post and making copies)
- Assist Assistant Master with responding to queries and complaint emails
Legal Professional
LIPCO LAW FOR ALL
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Consult with policy holders personally or telephonically
- Take down comprehensive notes and instructions
- Give immediate product and legal advise (most areas of law, except criminal law)
- Explain the Law For All process in detail with exclusionary clauses, if applicable
- Register new cases on Law For All’s in-house system
- Assess merit of legal cases for purposes of legal advise
- Ascertain whether member qualifies for litigation cover
- Mediate matters for purposes of settlement agreements
- Correspond with third parties
- Draft basic legal documents
- Attend to urgent matters
- Managing litigation claims in cooperation with the Legal Manager
- Follow exclusion procedures in accordance with the legal operational manual
- Attend to the proper administration of my pending matters and diarising system
Candidate Attorney
Muller, Terblanche and Beyers Attorneys
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Consult with clients
- Take down comprehensive notes and instructions
- Liaise with clients and correspondents
- Conduct mediations
- Draft legal documents, i.e. but not limited to:
- Pleadings; Ante nuptial Contracts; Wills; Contracts etc.
- Legal research and formulating legal opinions
- Attend to case studies, present to directors and associate attorneys
- Appearing in District (Civil Motion) and Regional Divorce Court
- Draft curatorship applications and assist with the administration thereof
- Maintenance and Divorce Matters
- Administration of deceased estates
- Application matters i.e. Default Judgements; Summary Judgements; Sections 65 matters; Mandamant van spolie etc.
- Invoice and follow up on payments
Legal Intern
Office of the Family Advocates
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Legal Research
- Conduct initial consultations
- Attend to email and telephonic queries
- Assist with
- Draft Parenting Plans
- Peruse Summonses
- Peruse Consent Papers
- Draft Annexure C’s
- Statistics and auditing
- Draft Memorandums; Interim and Final Reports
Education
National Senior Certificate -
Waveren High School
LLB - undefined
University of the Western Cape
01.2012 - 01.2015
Short Course - Child Law
Legal Education And Development Division (LEAD)
10.2023 - 11.2023
Webinar - FICA
Legal Education And Development Division (LEAD)
Skills
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Analytical skills
- Planning
- Research skills
- Ability to perform duties without supervision
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal skills
- Effective verbal communication
Admission
08/02/19, Admitted and enrolled as a Legal Practitioner (Attorney)
Continuing Education
- Short Course: Child Law, 10/23/23 - 11/30/23
- FICA Webinar, 05/09/24
References
· Nashville Britz – Office of the Family Advocates
o Head of Office (previous position)
o 081 767 8027 | NBritz@justice.gov.za
· Rowena Jooste – Master of the High Court, Cape Town
o Assistant Master (previous position)
o 072 317 8998 | rowenajooste84@gmail.com
· Nazreen Moosa – Muller, Terblance and Beyers Attorneys
o Associate Attorney (previous position)
o 083 730 1358 | nazreenmoosa7860@gmail.com
Timeline
Short Course - Child Law
Legal Education And Development Division (LEAD)
10.2023 - 11.2023
Family Law Assistant
Office of the Family Advocates
10.2022 - Current
Estate Controller, Deceased Estates
Master of the High Court
06.2019 - 09.2022
Legal Professional
LIPCO LAW FOR ALL
02.2019 - 05.2019
Candidate Attorney
Muller, Terblanche and Beyers Attorneys
02.2017 - 01.2019
Legal Intern
Office of the Family Advocates
03.2016 - 01.2017
LLB - undefined
University of the Western Cape
01.2012 - 01.2015
Webinar - FICA
Legal Education And Development Division (LEAD)
National Senior Certificate -
Waveren High School
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