Koena Cyril Mmethi
Legal
Ekurhuleni
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Parliamentary and Cabinet Support
Department Of Social Development
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2023 - Current
- Secretarial Support to Deputy Minister for Parliament and Cabinet work.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and stay current on industry best practices.
- Advise Deputy Minister on Political issues.
- Research support to Deputy minister on various government matters.
- Maintained detailed records of each project's status, including progress updates, revisions, approvals, and completed deliverables.
- Handling highly confidential state documents.
- Perusal of Cabinet and Parliamentary documents.
Legal Assistant
Maredi Attorneys
Brakpan, South Africa
06.2015 - 03.2020
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
- Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Provided valuable training and support to junior staff members as needed, fostering collaborative work culture that promoted professional growth for all team members.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for public meetings, zoning commission meetings, and legal resolutions.
- Contacted witnesses to testify under oath at court hearings.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
- Contributed to development of winning litigation strategies through careful review of relevant statutes, case law, regulations, and other authoritative sources.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.
- Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly
- Stayed abreast of industry developments and emerging trends by attending relevant seminars or workshops, applying newly acquired knowledge to enhance job performance continuously
Candidate Attorney
Mamathuntsha Attorneys
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Collaborated with diverse teams of legal professionals to ensure well-rounded case strategies and comprehensive client representation.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers,summons and letters.
- Handled consultations with clients
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Reviewed complex legal documents, identifying potential issues or inconsistencies before submission or execution.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Organized detailed case files, allowing for efficient access to important information during trial preparation stages.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients
Education
No Degree - LAW
UNISA
Pretoria 04.2001 -
LLB - Faculty of Law
University of Limpopo
Turfloop, Limpopo Province 04.2001 -
Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Problem-solving abilities
Sanding and finishing
Multitasking
Self Motivation
Goal Setting
Relationship Building
Excellent Communication
Analytical Skills
Team building
Project Collaboration
Client Communication
Written Communication
Timeline
Parliamentary and Cabinet Support
Department Of Social Development
04.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant
Maredi Attorneys
06.2015 - 03.2020
Candidate Attorney
Mamathuntsha Attorneys
04.2013 - 05.2015
No Degree - LAW
UNISA
04.2001 -
LLB - Faculty of Law
University of Limpopo
04.2001 -