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LESIGO TAU

LESIGO TAU

Legal Advisor
JOHANNESBURG

Summary

An admitted Practicing Attorney, Knowledgeable about reviewing, analyzing merits and assessing risk exposure. Offering an in-depth understanding of civil litigation and the corporate fraternity. Skilled at working quickly to assist with support.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Legal Consultant

Thipa Attorrneys
Bedfordview
03.2022 - Current

• Attending to all the third-party litigation to proactively act in the best interest of client

• Work with the attorneys who act on behalf of client in the third-party litigation matters

• Conduct investigations on each matter and provide the attorneys who act on behalf of client with the necessary information to ensure that client's case is well litigated

• Propose settlement on the matters through a submission to client

• Provide monthly reports

• Liaise with the Security Services where necessary

• Audit the pleading on case line

• Attend Court with the Attorneys acting on behalf of client • Liaise with the specialist that will oversee the claimant to ensure that client's interests are protected

Professional Assistant

Maema Attorneys
02.2018 - 03.2020
  • Support the development of resource material
  • Provide support in preparation of matters to be heard before court
  • Conduct research and formulate legal opinions
  • Attend and participate in meetings with clients,
  • Attend and participate in meetings with Counsel,
  • Draft Pleading for court
  • Ensure that the data meets the required quality standards.
  • Compile, write and submit event reports and meeting minutes
  • Co-Chairing and interpret disciplinary matters
  • Drafting Company policies and compliance management

Candidate Attorney

Tshepo Mojapelo Attorneys
Alberton
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Support the development of resource material
  • Provide support in preparation of matters to be heard before court
  • Conduct research and formulate legal opinions Attend and participate in meetings with clients,
  • Attend and participate in meetings with Counsel,
  • Draft Pleading for court
  • Ensure that the data meets the required quality standards.
  • Compile, write and submit event reports and meeting minutes
  • Attend to Estate matters Draft Liquidation and Distribution Accounts
  • Appear before court for proceedings
  • Attending to CCMA matters at the CCMA
  • Co-Chairing and interpret disciplinary matters
  • Attending and advising on Criminal Matters

Research Associate

South African Human Rights Commission
Braamfontein
06.2015 - 05.2016
  • Support the development of resource material
  • Provide support in the development of concept notes, logistical planning and implementation of the unit and Commission activities
  • Review existing report template and advocacy manual and assist in the development of new tools
  • Attend and participate in stakeholder collaborative interventions,
  • Develop research proposals ,concept notes, speaking notes and presentations
  • Ensure that the data meets the required quality standards.
  • Compile, write and submit event reports and meeting minutes
  • Analyse and consolidate provincial reports into cumulative reports for statistical, qualitative and narrative purposes
  • Assist in the drafting and compilation of the Annual Advocacy Report. Assist in the updating of the unit’s stakeholder database

Student Advisor

University of Johannesburg Law Clinic
Soweto
02.2013 - 07.2013
  • Consult with clients
  • Give legal advice to the client regarding matter
  • Draft relevant documents and pleadings
  • Arrange meetings with clients
  • Update the client regarding his or her case
  • Issue pleadings at court
  • Research relevant authority for cases and drafting legal memorandums to Principal Attorne

Student Trainee

Computershare Investor Services
Marshalltown, Johannesburg
06.2010 - 12.2012
  • Worked under supervision of management and helped plan and organize daily work tasks.
  • Shadowed senior team members to learn all related jobs and tasks.
  • Gained experience and perspective by working in various departments.
  • Abided by company's policies and procedures.
  • Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
  • Troubleshot minor issues with office tools and equipment, escalating more serious problems to supervisor.
  • Attend follow-up on outstanding debtors
  • Issue Documents at court Type documents going to clients and managers
  • Responsible for sending out mail to clients
  • Conduct research and formulate reports
  • Conduct research and draft an internal retention policy Liaise with sheriffs
  • Draft letters
  • Do reconciliation of statements obtained from attorneys

Tutor Mentor

Tiisetsong Secondary school
01.2009 - 12.2011
  • Prepare lesson and assessment activities
  • Present lessons in class
  • Mark assignments and tests
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
  • Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
  • Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans.

Education

Course : Corporate Governance Certificate -

University Of Johannesburg

Anti-Money Laundering Control Certificate - undefined

University Of Johannesburg

Compliance Management Certificate - undefined

University Of Johannesburg

Post Graduate Diploma - Compliance Management

University Of Johannesburg

LLB -

University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park, Johannesbugr
02.2009 - 04.2014

National Senior Certificate -

Alberton High School
Alberton
01.2004 - 12.2008

Skills

Legal Drafting

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Timeline

Legal Consultant

Thipa Attorrneys
03.2022 - Current

Professional Assistant

Maema Attorneys
02.2018 - 03.2020

Candidate Attorney

Tshepo Mojapelo Attorneys
06.2016 - 01.2018

Research Associate

South African Human Rights Commission
06.2015 - 05.2016

Student Advisor

University of Johannesburg Law Clinic
02.2013 - 07.2013

Student Trainee

Computershare Investor Services
06.2010 - 12.2012

LLB -

University of Johannesburg
02.2009 - 04.2014

Tutor Mentor

Tiisetsong Secondary school
01.2009 - 12.2011

National Senior Certificate -

Alberton High School
01.2004 - 12.2008

Course : Corporate Governance Certificate -

University Of Johannesburg

Anti-Money Laundering Control Certificate - undefined

University Of Johannesburg

Compliance Management Certificate - undefined

University Of Johannesburg

Post Graduate Diploma - Compliance Management

University Of Johannesburg
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