Mamaponya Dina Malahlela
Legal Assistant
Pretoria
Summary
I have experience in conducting interviews, manage the interns, administrative duties, consultations, mediations, Investigation, fleet management, manage petty cash, arrange meetings and trainings, drafting, capturing and legal research.
I am able to work effectively across diverse cultures and communicate with people from various background effectively and respectfully. Possess a well- rounded skills set including the proven ability to think quickly and effectively to meet challenges head on and resolve complex problems and adapt to changing priorities. I have excellent negotiating skills and the ability to stay focused on different tasks, use my time, mental capacity and strength to go above and beyond to finish a task in an efficient and effective way and meet deadlines.
Seeking to bring an extensive working experience and knowledge that I have acquired into your organisation. I am trustworthy in handling confidential information. I am an organised, dedicated worker who is able to work as a team or individual.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Assistant
Legal Aid South Africa
Kimberley,Secunda,Pretoria
10.2006 - Current
- Mentor the interns
- Daily Consultation /interviewing inmates at Correctional Centre
- Daily Prison Visits
- Processing Judicare payments
- Handling Administrative duties
- Vehicle and Fleet Management
- Monitor Petty cash
- Manage Fixed Assets
- Walk-in clients at office
- Capturing Application forms
- Investigating unethical practices cases
- Non litigious matters
- Draft letters
- Presentation at Correctional Centre
- Submitting monthly and weekly reports
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Arrange Stakeholder meeting
- Handling Administrative duties
- Mentor the interns
- Daily Consultation /interviewing inmates at Correctional Centre
- Brand Ambassador
- Processing Judicare payments
- Promoted firm's value and brand, and researched legal market to target new accounts.
- Mentor the interns
- Daily Consultation /interviewing inmates at Correctional Centre
- Processing Judicare payments
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Organise Outreach programmes, Legal aid clinics visits and Trainings
- Taking minutes when necessary
- Assessed real and personal property inventory for estate planning.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Data Capturing Officer
Absa Bank
Pretoria
01.2006 - 06.2006
- Conducted surveys and documented all responses.
- Utilized proprietary tools to engage with clients, track communications and deliver results.
- Filing Application forms for credit cards
- Approving and Declining applications for credit cards
- Consulting with client on credit profile
- Handle telephone enquiries
- Gathered and submitted observational information in addition to required data points.
Legal Intern
SS Mogano Attorneys
Pretoria
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Assisted with client interviews and took meticulous notes for inclusion in reports.
- Interpreted and relayed legal information in clear format for clients.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Participated in and took notes during meetings.
- Took part in meetings both internal and at clients' locations.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
Education
Matric -
Mmanare High School
Polokwane,Ga-Makwea 01.2000 - 12.2000
Certificate - Small Business Management
Pretoria Technikon-Certificate
Polokwane 01.2001 - 12.2001
National Diploma - Legal Assistance
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2002 - 12.2005
Baccalaureus Technologiae:Public Management - Public Management
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2016 - 06.2017
Skills
Task Prioritization
undefinedTimeline
Baccalaureus Technologiae:Public Management - Public Management
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2016 - 06.2017
Legal Assistant
Legal Aid South Africa
10.2006 - Current
Data Capturing Officer
Absa Bank
01.2006 - 06.2006
Legal Intern
SS Mogano Attorneys
01.2005 - 12.2005
National Diploma - Legal Assistance
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2002 - 12.2005
Certificate - Small Business Management
Pretoria Technikon-Certificate
01.2001 - 12.2001
Matric -
Mmanare High School
01.2000 - 12.2000
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