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 AfricaDiploma 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
Document filing
Exhibit preparation
Account Administration
File Organization
Office Administration
Conflict Mediation
Document drafting
Customer Service
Client Support
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