Kgotso Ndlovu
Pretoria
Summary
A resourceful legal intern assists attorneys by managing paperwork, interviewing clients, and conducting research tailored to individual cases. Great understanding of legal issues and terminology combined with strong computer proficiency and research abilities. Consistently, an individual who is thorough and detailed achieves exceptional and measurable results.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
International Trade Administration Commission
2021.06 - 2021.11
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
- Maintained filing and administrative responsibilities, assisted with completion of Confidentiality Agreements and arranged meeting.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence
Legal Intern
Legal Resources Centre
2021.06 - 2021.11
- Compiled legal memoranda on pro-poor funding of basic education in South Africa
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Rendered research & administrative support for LRC in preparing applications and actions
- Attended consultations with clients and/or counsel
- Collated and paginated bundles of legal documents
- Attended to service and filing of documents
- Prepared for and attending High Court.
Legal Intern
Rhodes University Law Clinic
2020.02 - 2020.06
- Attended to service and filling of documents
- Drafting Pleadings i.e., Founding Affidavits & Eviction Applications
- Consulted with and provided legal advice to clients with limited financial means (including Rhodes University students)
- Conducted consultations to establish reasons for client seeking legal assistance
- Applied PIE to matters dealing with township evictions.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Rhodes University
Makhanda, South Africa 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Politics And International Relations
Rhodes University
Makhanda 12.2019
Skills
- Legal Research
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Legal Writing/Drafting
- Court trial attendance
- Litigation review
- Litigation Support
- Legal Documentation
- Electronic Filing System Organization
- Case analysis
Otherroles
- Sub-Warden/Rhodes University (Contract) 2019-2021
- SRC Academic Councillor 2019
- RU Gym Instructor 2019-2021
Languages
English
Ndebele
Timeline
Legal Intern
International Trade Administration Commission
2021.06 - 2021.11
Legal Intern
Legal Resources Centre
2021.06 - 2021.11
Legal Intern
Rhodes University Law Clinic
2020.02 - 2020.06
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Politics And International Relations
Rhodes University
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