MOLEBOGENG PHOKU
Johannesburg
Summary
Adaptable Candidate Attorney experienced in diverse legal settings. Delivered high-quality legal services through precise research, accurate interpretation of laws, and meticulous preparation of legal documents. Communicated complex legal information to clients while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism, effectively resolving challenging cases by leveraging negotiation skills and strategic planning.
Overview
1
1
Language
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Candidate Attorney
JSC Khoza Attorneys
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted legal research and prepared legal opinions.
- Attended court and assisted with litigation proceedings.
- Drafted pleadings, affidavits, notices, and legal correspondence.
- Prepared trial bundles and court documents to support effective case presentation in court.
- Managed case files and maintained accurate records to ensure compliance and support case progress.
- Consulted with clients and provided updates on matters.
- Facilitated communication with attorneys and court officials to enhance coordination of legal processes.
- Assisted with Road Accident Fund (RAF), civil litigation, and labour law matters.
Administrative Assistant
Maynard Menon Govender Attorneys
Johannesburg
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Lodged trusts and deceased estates at Master's Office, facilitating timely processing
- Assisted with comprehensive estate administration processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Managed reporting and diarized files, supporting effective case tracking and organization
- Managed legal files and maintained accurate matter records.
- Liaising with financial institutions for account closures
- Conducted follow-ups with courts to ensure timely updates on cases, issuing summons and warrants
- Conducted client consultations to ensure compliance with FICA regulations.
- Prepared court documents for litigation matters at JSC Khoza Attorneys.
- Drafted legal correspondence for clients and opposing attorneys.
Sales Agent
Smollan
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Promoted and sold products/services to enhance customer satisfaction
- Built client relationships to foster loyalty and repeat business
- Captured and reported data to track project progress
Team Leader
Afrika Tikkun Services
Pretoria
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Led diverse teams to successfully achieve project goals
- Led Afrika Tikkun Services programme team in daily service delivery.
- Coordinated youth support activities with internal staff and partners.
- Conducted data collection and reporting to support decision-making
- Monitored attendance registers and participant records for accuracy.
paralegal
Jonker Attorneys & Legal Cost Consultant
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Drafted, typed, formatted, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Drafted, formatted, and proofread legal documents and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Filed legal documents with courts to ensure compliance with filing requirements. with courts and relevant regulatory bodies.
- Prepared court documents for litigation matters at JSC Khoza Attorneys.
- Liaised with clients, attorneys, and court officials to facilitate effective communication and case progress.
- Answered telephone calls, attended to client enquiries, and scheduled consultations.
- Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, and legal notices.
- Captured and updated client information in legal management systems to maintain accurate records. on legal management systems.
- Prepared meeting agendas and took minutes.
- Handled confidential legal information with professionalism and discretion
- Conducted research on case law and statutes to support legal opinions and enhance case strategy.
Legal Secretary
Phukubye Attorneys
Gauteng
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Client communication
- Facilitated client communication to promptly resolve inquiries and concerns.
- Prepared legal documents, notices, and pleadings for filing.
- Organized and maintained legal files to ensure easy access and retrieval.
- Managed client files and ensured confidentiality of case records for secure data handling.
- Coordinated scheduling of consultations, court dates, and attorney appointments to optimize legal proceedings.
- File management
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Risk Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2026 - 11.2026
LLB Degree -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Paralegal Studies -
Boston City Campus & Business College
Higher certificate - law
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Grade 12 -
Amogelang secondary
10.2011 - 01.2013
Skills
- Document drafting: Legal drafting and research
- Legal writing
- Drafting pleadings
- Legal document preparation
- Litigation support
- Case management
- Client consultation
- Client communication
- Effective communication
- Interpersonal Skills: adaptable and quick to respond to changing situations
- Time management
- Task efficiency
- Computer Skills: proficient in MS office, typing, internet navigation, and email
- Microsoft Excel
- Legal document preparation
- Time management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1994-02-21
- Gender: Female
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Date of Birth: 1994-02-21
- Gender: Female
WORK EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES
- Date of Birth: 1994-02-21
- Gender: Female
CUST
- Date of Birth: 1994-02-21
- Gender: Female
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Postgraduate Diploma - Risk Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2026 - 11.2026
Candidate Attorney
JSC Khoza Attorneys
06.2025 - 05.2026
Administrative Assistant
Maynard Menon Govender Attorneys
08.2023 - 01.2025
Sales Agent
Smollan
12.2022 - 03.2023
Team Leader
Afrika Tikkun Services
05.2022 - 11.2022
paralegal
Jonker Attorneys & Legal Cost Consultant
07.2020 - 03.2022
Legal Secretary
Phukubye Attorneys
08.2019 - 12.2019
Grade 12 -
Amogelang secondary
10.2011 - 01.2013
LLB Degree -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Paralegal Studies -
Boston City Campus & Business College
Higher certificate - law
University of South Africa (UNISA)