Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards Activities
Technical Skills
References
Timeline
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Martha Yodwa Sambo

Martha Yodwa Sambo

Attorney
Nkomazi municipality

Summary

I have been recently admitted as an Attorney and I am seeking a role that will allow me to continue learning while perfecting the skills that I've already attained through hard work and providing high quality work and allows me to flourish as a legal practitioner in the legal field. To enhance my professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organization that recognizes the value of hard work and trust me with responsibilities and challenge.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Professional Assistant

Mboweni and Partners Incorporated
01.2025 - Current
  • Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on legal matters.
  • Participated in mediation sessions leading to cost-effective resolutions without resorting to lengthy trial procedures.
  • Drafted comprehensive legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, contracts, wills, and trusts for various clients.
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws while protecting their interests.
  • Improved client satisfaction rates by providing timely updates on case progress and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigations.
  • Enhanced the reputation of the law firm through active participation in community legal outreach programs.
  • Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
  • Improved client satisfaction with detailed and clear communication of legal processes and expectations.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training program for Candidate attorneys, elevating overall skill level of legal team.
  • Facilitated collaborative environment, boosting team's ability to meet tight deadlines.

Candidate Attorney

Mboweni and Partners Incorporated
02.2022 - 01.2025
  • Candidate Attorney responsibilities, representing clients in criminal, civil, labour, contracts, negotiations and arbitration matters.
  • Taking instructions from clients, corresponding with and responding to correspondence from clients, advising clients on a variety of litigious and non-litigious matters
  • Provision of legal advice and guidance in law related work.
  • Opening of files and filing of daily documents
  • Researching legal opinions and drafting of documents.
  • Researching and interpreting statutes, case law and legal articles
  • Attending court proceedings.

Tutor

Skhonza Tutoring Academy
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Helping students improve their mathematics skills, facilitating their progress in the subject, setting mock test, marking, helping students understand assignments and preparations for assessment and exams.

Assistant Teacher

Sophungane Combined School
03.2017 - 11.2017
  • Facilitate classes, helping teachers with administrative work, class management, marking, working with other teachers from other schools in the afternoon programs, collaborating with other teachers to create learning content, mock testing and evaluating of grasped content
  • Reporting to subject teacher about the progress of the learners

Education

LLB - Law

University of Johannesburg
02.2018 - 12 2021

Matric (NSC) Certificate - Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Sophungane Combined School
01.2005 - 12 2016

Skills

Project Management

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Certification

Litigation Strategy Certificate (LEAD)

Awards Activities

Received the 'Best Innovation' Award for outstanding contribution towards outreach program.

Technical Skills

  • Project Management
  • Structural Analysis
  • Legal Documents Drafting skills
  • Crisis management and Strategic thinking skills
  • Effective coordination and Attention to detail
  • Leadership potential and Presentation skill
  • Computer literacy and Microsoft Office suite

References

  • Mr Mnisi GN

Mboweni and Partners Incorporated - Associate Attorney
Cell NO: 076 038 5174


  • Mrs Mudzamiri

Mboweni and Partners Incorporated - Admin Manager

Cell No: 078 618 3108

Timeline

Professional Assistant

Mboweni and Partners Incorporated
01.2025 - Current

Candidate Attorney

Mboweni and Partners Incorporated
02.2022 - 01.2025

Tutor

Skhonza Tutoring Academy
08.2021 - 11.2021

LLB - Law

University of Johannesburg
02.2018 - 12 2021

Assistant Teacher

Sophungane Combined School
03.2017 - 11.2017

Matric (NSC) Certificate - Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Sophungane Combined School
01.2005 - 12 2016

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