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MATHEW MATENGA

MATHEW MATENGA

Paralegal
Tembisa,GP

Summary

I am a dynamic, young paralegal with a five years experience in the legal field. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Paralegal

Monnye Attorneys Inc
03.2024 - Current
  • Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
  • Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
  • Enhanced case strategy development with comprehensive legal memoranda summarizing research findings for attorney review and consideration.
  • Assisted attorneys with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.

Paralegal

Thembekile Graham Attorneys Inc
07.2022 - 02.2024
  • Managed the administration of the estate department efficiently, and generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients.
  • Drafting Liquidation and Distribution Account
  • Serving documents to Sheriffs and Correspondents attorneys
  • Court Filing
  • Third party matters assisted in the lodgment of Road Accident Fund claims.
  • Labour referrals.

Legal Assistant

Thembekile Graham Attorneys Inc
02.2020 - 07.2022
  • Gathered key information during initial client intake interviews that contributed significantly to the formulation of effective legal arguments.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for better efficiency in handling caseloads, reducing paperwork backlog, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Drafted accurate and persuasive legal correspondence, contributing to successful negotiations and settlements.
  • Supported attorneys in achieving favorable outcomes through thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
  • Delivered exceptional service to clients by assisting them with routine needs like obtaining copies of pertinent records or directing them to appropriate resources when needed.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.

Legal Assistant

SM Shirindzi Attorneys Inc
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Prepared and managed attorney travel itineraries to optimize scheduling.
  • Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Conducted background investigations on defendant.


Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Law (In- Progress)

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa

Diploma in Law - Law

University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Winnie Mandela Secondary School
Kempton Park, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

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Additional Information

Drivers License: Code 10 driver’s license (C1)

Timeline

Paralegal

Monnye Attorneys Inc
03.2024 - Current

Paralegal

Thembekile Graham Attorneys Inc
07.2022 - 02.2024

Legal Assistant

Thembekile Graham Attorneys Inc
02.2020 - 07.2022

Legal Assistant

SM Shirindzi Attorneys Inc
01.2018 - 12.2019

Diploma in Law - Law

University of South Africa
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Winnie Mandela Secondary School
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce in Law (In- Progress)

University of South Africa

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