LESEGO MAPHETLE
Admitted Attorney / Compliance
Summary
Dedicated legal professional who is continuously building a trusting rapport with clients and offering sound legal advice. I seek to enhance my professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organisation which recognises the value of hard work and trusts me with responsibilities and challenges. Well-versed in principles of litigation. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Attorney
Hannes Gouws & Partners Inc
01.2022 - Current
- Receive and take instructions (Vehicle Asset Finance and Private Client)
- Quality check and signing of legal documents
- Drafting Legal Notices and Pleadings
- Liaise directly with clients, correspondents and sheriff's
- Reviewing and compiling reports on litigation matters (internal meetings and report to client in terms of their service-level agreement)
- Manage Collection Department - assist debtors with arrangements and settlements
- Attend to court appearances in District and Regional courts (Civil appearance and Family Law)
- Represented clients in civil litigation, maintenance and children's courts.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Attend to High Court administration
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Extensive knowledge on Caselines and Court Online
- Knowledge and exposure to Standard Bank Foreclosures and Defended matters
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Compliance Officer of the Firm
- Attend to webinar's on behalf of the firm conducted by (Financial Intelligence Centre) FIC.
- Conduct training for the firm in line with the requirements and regulations of (Financial Intelligence Centre) FIC.
Group Manager
Avroy Shlain
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Sales and recruiting
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Professional Assistant
Newtons Attorneys
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Civil Litigation
- Litigation in Debt Collection (Personal and Business Lending), (Standard Bank Debt Review and Standard Bank Vehicle Asset Finance
- Drafting Notices and Pleadings
- General Administration
- Liaise directly with clients, sheriff's and correspondents
- Contact Debtors - compile settlement proposals or alternative payment arrangement available to the debtor
- Prepare reports for clients and meetings in terms of clients service-level agreement
- Manage and keep record of correspondence.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
Candidate Attorney
Newtons Attorneys
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Receive and execute instructions from principal
- Magistrate Court appearances
- Liaise with stakeholder
- Drafting of Notices and Pleadings
- Attending to Magistrate Court and High Court administration
- Filing and Serving documents
- Liase with correspondents and sheriff's.
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
Education
Compliance Management
University of Cape Town
09.2023
LLB -
North West University (Potchefstroom Campus)
Grade 12 - undefined
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom
Skills
Well articulated and proficient in English Great inter-personal relations Ability to meet deadlines and make effective decisions People orientated Innovative and eager to explore and learn Meticulous and solution driven Sound knowledge and understanding of legal concepts Ability to conduct legal research and reports Computer Literacy (Can operate Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet navigation) Knowledge in Computer Programmes like AJS, Excalibur, Ghost Practice Customer understanding Excellent written communicationundefined
Driver License
Code 8 - Possession of own Transport
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/14/93
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Hannes Gouws - "Hannes Gouws & Partners Inc", Director, hannes@hannesgouws.co.za, 012 321 1008
- Leon Dippenaar - "Hannes Gouws & Partners Inc", Senior Attorney, leon@hannesgouws.co.za, 082 886 6731 || 012 321 1008
- Leon Hurly- "Director", Newtons Attorneys, 012 425 0200
Timeline
Attorney
Hannes Gouws & Partners Inc
01.2022 - Current
Group Manager
Avroy Shlain
03.2021 - 12.2021
Professional Assistant
Newtons Attorneys
03.2020 - 12.2020
Candidate Attorney
Newtons Attorneys
07.2018 - 02.2020
Compliance Management
University of Cape Town
LLB -
North West University (Potchefstroom Campus)
Grade 12 - undefined
The High School for Girls Potchefstroom
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