Lauren Van Niekerk
Attorney
Pretoria
Summary
Specialization in Debt Review, all related matters and the National Credit Act. Fully versed in relevant case law and industry norms. Ability to take responsibility and work independently, or as an enthusiastic team player. Quick to learn and willing to take on new tasks. Able to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing. Motivated and ambitious with a positive attitude.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4037
4037
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Associate Attorney
VHT Incorporated
02.2021 - Current
- Promoted to Head of litigation
- National Credit regulator compliance
- National Consumer Tribunal hearings and proceedings
- Drafting of pleadings, and legal correspondence
- Assisting various debt counsellors with queries and legal opinions
- Briefing counsel
Attorney
Pretorius & van Niekerk Attorneys
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Attended to court appearances throughout Gauteng for debt review matters as well as all court admin relating thereto.
- Oversaw firm's day-to-day administrative operations, and provided advice and support to various debt counsellors and correspondent attorneys.
- Assisted debt counsellors with settlement negotiations with various credit providers, and have built lasting professional relationships with attorneys acting on behalf of the various credit providers.
- Drafting of debt review applications, replying affidavits, supplementary affidavits and heads of argument when needed.
Associate Attorney
VHT Incorporated
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted the Directors of the firm in establishing a process for support staff to follow when running a debt review file from inception to finalization.
- Was appointed as Head of Department for the outside court portfolio and ran the correspondent attorney network for debt review matters that fell outside of Gauteng.
- Attended to court appearances throughout Gauteng for debt review matters as well as all court admin relating thereto.
- Drafted various pleadings including when needed.
Attorney
Grove & Dormehl Attorneys
05.2016 - 05.2017
- Attended to court appearances throughout Gauteng for debt review matters as well as all court admin relating thereto.
- Assisted the office manager with court feedback as well as administrative support.
- Assisted the Directors with high court litigation, business rescue matters, divorces and debt collections.
Junior Attorney
Van Heerden’s Incorporated
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Drafted rescission applications, for rescission of debt review matters on behalf of various credit providers.
- Drafted opposing affidavits and heads of argument.
- Attended to court appearances on behalf of credit providers in debt review matters.
Candidate Attorney
Louise Etchell Attorneys
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Attended to issuing, serving and filing of legal documents at the High court and various Magistrates courts.
- Liaised with the Master's office and State Attorney's office on behalf of various clients.
- Scheduled and made appointments for attorneys and managed the office admin.
- Briefed counsel and attended court proceedings.
- Attended to court appearances in the domestic violence and harassment courts, as well as the Section 65 court and debt review court on behalf of credit providers.
Education
LLB -
University of Pretoria
Diploma - Proofreading and Editing
College of Media and Publishing (UK)
Certificate - Practical Labour Law
University of Cape Town
Skills
Legal writing
Legal research
Case analysis
Document review
Client communication
Legal compliance
Case file management
Litigation management
Timeline
Associate Attorney
VHT Incorporated
02.2021 - Current
Attorney
Pretorius & van Niekerk Attorneys
01.2019 - 02.2021
Associate Attorney
VHT Incorporated
05.2017 - 12.2018
Attorney
Grove & Dormehl Attorneys
05.2016 - 05.2017
Junior Attorney
Van Heerden’s Incorporated
09.2015 - 04.2016
Candidate Attorney
Louise Etchell Attorneys
04.2014 - 09.2015
Diploma - Proofreading and Editing
College of Media and Publishing (UK)
LLB -
University of Pretoria
Certificate - Practical Labour Law
University of Cape Town
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