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Lona Mbobosi

Candidate Legal Practitioner
Johannesburg

Summary

I am a Candidate Legal Practitioner awaiting admission as an attorney. Currently in process of completing practical vocational training. I am an organized and dependable candidate with expertise in criminal and civil litigation, court procedures and legislation interpretation. I am successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. My dedication lies in ensuring that legal standards and procedures are upheld.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Candidate Attorney

Legal Aid South Africa
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducted legal research and analysis to support case preparation and strategy development for various litigation matters.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, including pleadings, and motions, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Criminal law litigation; defending and representing individuals charged with criminal conducts in the Magisterial District Courts.
  • Managed client communications, effectively addressing inquiries and providing updates on case progress to maintain strong client relationships.

AML Analyst

ABSA Group Limited
06.2016 - 07.2023
  • Conducting investigations relating to Anti Money Laundering.
  • Monitoring customer accounts for suspicious account activity or unusual patterns and behaviors, escalating cases to Money Laundering Reporting Officer for further review and action.
  • Conducted due diligence investigations to mitigate potential risks associated with high-risk customers.
  • Prepared detailed reports on findings from investigations, presenting insights to senior management to support informed decision-making regarding risk management strategies.
  • Ensure that each investigation is of high quality, accurate, value adding conclusion, for the relevant investigation by conducting quality assurance/review whilst adhering to Anti- Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABC) policies and guidelines.
  • On-board and monitor high risk customers (including Politically Exposed Persons as well as Entities) within Retail Banking and Business banking.
  • Act as First Line of Defense with business to ensure client mandate documentation & KYC profiles are up to date in accordance to Client Due Diligence guidelines & local regulatory guidelines such as the Financial Intelligence Centre Act and Tax legislation.
  • Performing KYC and Due diligence Remediation (periodic reviews and report writing).
  • Captured and entered data from various sources into centralized database, ensuring high levels of accuracy and consistency (making use of core banking systems such as IMSP, XDS, ODP).
  • Assisted in the administration of deceased estate accounts, creating estate late accounts and ensuring that all required documentation is on board.


Client Consultant

OLD MUTUAL Ltd
07.2013 - 04.2016
  • Telephonic Liaison with customers regarding outstanding debt.
  • Telephonically updating and capturing customer details.
  • Negotiating with customers regarding payment arrangements.
  • Ensuring business targets and objectives are achieved
  • Provided expert advice on insurance products and investment opportunities, enhancing client understanding and satisfaction with services offered.

Education

Risk, Compliance And Governance Certificate - Commerce, Law And Management

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
07-2020

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of The Western Cape
Cape Town, South Africa
04-2016

Skills

Legal research, analysis and drafting

Litigation experience

Court procedures

Effective communication

Time management

Teamwork and collaboration

Creative and critical thinking

Investigation skills

Analytical thinking

Microsoft office

Timeline

Candidate Attorney

Legal Aid South Africa
08.2023 - Current

AML Analyst

ABSA Group Limited
06.2016 - 07.2023

Client Consultant

OLD MUTUAL Ltd
07.2013 - 04.2016

Risk, Compliance And Governance Certificate - Commerce, Law And Management

University of The Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Laws - Law

University of The Western Cape

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