Juta
Lesego Khunou
Legal Intern
Johannesburg
Summary
I am currently a legal intern with experience in administrative and contract review and drafting. Skilled multifunction communicator and collaborator, who is adaptive and analytical seeking Candidate Attorney roles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Legal Intern
Sage South Africa
Johannesburg
10.2022 - Current
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Drafted, received and tracked due diligence checklists.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for colleagues.
- Scanned, converted, and organised records into electronic format with consistent naming convention to maximise efficiency.
- Provided legal training to various departments.
- Collaborated with legal team to conform to contract terms.
Legal Reseach & Copy Writing Intern
MG Attorneys
Johannesburg
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Research new and upcoming changes to legislation and case law.
- Writing legal briefs that present arguments based on research findings.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Drafting and editing articles for the organisation’s website.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Completed paperwork, recognising discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Education Assistant E-Cadre
Ithembalihle Primary School
Johannesburg
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Organised and led practice, research and computer lab assignments.
- Supervised students in common areas such as computer lab, library and playground.
- Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment for lead teacher.
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars.
- Organized and supervised games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Office Administrator
Ithembalihle Primary School
Johannesburg
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow, and readability.
- Scheduled conference rooms, prepared agendas, and maintained calendars to prepare for meetings and events.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for easy retrieval of information.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with standards and government regulations.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Office Assistant
Solidbase Foundation
Johannesburg
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
- Assisted with budgeting and financial management to keep office operating within budget.
- Scheduled and coordinated travel arrangements for office staff members.
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
Education
Practical Legal Training - PLT
IPCE Law School
Rosebank 05.2022 - 10.2022
Master of Laws - Law
Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha 03.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha 02.2015 - 04.2019
Skills
Corporate Social ResponsibilityLegal research
Report Writing skills
Document preparation
Contract Review
Legal jargon knowledge
Electronic filing system organisation
Effective cross function communicator
Skilled collaborator
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with legal team to use Microsoft Smartsheet to develop a work progression tracker spreadsheet.
- Worked on developing a company wide legal training on Anti bribery and Competition Law.
Software
Sabinet
Microsoft Office
Lexus Nexus
Timeline
Legal Intern
Sage South Africa
10.2022 - Current
Practical Legal Training - PLT
IPCE Law School
05.2022 - 10.2022
Legal Reseach & Copy Writing Intern
MG Attorneys
05.2022 - 07.2022
Education Assistant E-Cadre
Ithembalihle Primary School
11.2021 - 04.2022
Office Administrator
Ithembalihle Primary School
02.2021 - 10.2021
Office Assistant
Solidbase Foundation
03.2020 - 12.2020
Master of Laws - Law
Nelson Mandela University
03.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Nelson Mandela University
02.2015 - 04.2019