Naomi Maria Gideon
Attorney
Cape Town
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team. Persuasive expert analyzes complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics. Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Practitioner
G Engel & Associates
08.2022 - Current
- Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Prepared and drafted wills, deeds and patent applications.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal advice.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case strategies and inform decision-making processes.
- Presented evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
- Evaluated findings and developed strategies and arguments in preparation for case presentations.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Negotiated favorable settlements with opposing counsel, avoiding costly litigation.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings and arbitrations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and loyalty in the firm''s services.
Enforcement Officer
National Prosecution Authority, AFU
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Developed strong working relationships with community members, fostering trust and cooperation between the public and law enforcement authorities.
- Appoint curators for safekeeping of immovable property and ensure that property were sold at market value
- Managed caseloads efficiently, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding matters while maintaining a high standard of service delivery.
- Maintained detailed records of investigations, actions taken, and outcomes achieved for future reference and analysis.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Candidate Attorney
Legal Aid South Africa, Cape Town Local Office
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Kept abreast of developments in relevant legislation, ensuring that advice given was current and accurate at all times.
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Streamlined internal processes within the firm for increased efficiency and improved service delivery standards.
- Participated in community outreach programs, educating the public about their legal rights and promoting access to justice initiatives.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Maintained strict adherence to professional ethics guidelines, upholding the integrity of the legal profession at all times.
- Organized detailed case files, allowing for efficient access to important information during trial preparation stages.
- Reviewed complex legal documents, identifying potential issues or inconsistencies before submission or execution.
- Collaborated with diverse teams of legal professionals to ensure well-rounded case strategies and comprehensive client representation.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Conducted thorough research on various areas of law, ensuring accurate information and strong case foundations.
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Supported senior attorneys in high-profile cases, contributing to favorable verdicts and settlements.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of work product.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive legal advice and representation.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Assisted in drafting contracts that protected clients'' interests while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Successfully negotiated settlements between disputing parties, avoiding costly litigation processes.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Acquisition Clerk
Department Of Transport And Public Works
03.2012 - 04.2018
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.
- Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
- Made travel arrangements for other employees' business trips, negotiating fair prices on behalf of company.
- Edited documents to keep company materials free of grammar errors.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, budget tracking, and expense report processing for optimal fiscal management.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Supported event planning initiatives through venue sourcing, material preparation and logistics coordination resulting in successful gatherings.
- Issued invoices and followed up on outstanding payments to remind clients to pay on time.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for colleagues, including booking flights, hotels, transportation services for seamless business trips.
- Provided support for meetings by scheduling appointments, preparing materials, and taking detailed minutes.
- Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Demand Management
Department Of Environmental Affairs And Developmen
07.2008 - 02.2012
- Streamlined data collection processes to ensure timely availability of relevant information for effective demand management.
- Oversaw product planning and demand management on monthly basis in order to maintain adequate product levels.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing systems, ensuring continuous improvement of demand management capabilities.
- Delivered comprehensive reports and presentations to senior management on demand management performance, trends, risks, and opportunities for informed decision making.
- Implemented demand management best practices, streamlining processes for efficient execution and improved performance metrics.
- Implemented best practices in demand management, ensuring consistency and quality in forecasting outputs.
- Enabled accurate forecasting and planning by implementing robust demand management processes.
- Reduced inventory costs with effective demand forecasting and inventory management strategies.
- Optimized time management by prioritizing tasks effectively based on seasonal demands and weather conditions.
- Trained new team members on internal systems, tools, methodologies, and best practices for demand planning and forecast management.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely restocking of high-demand items.
- Supported inventory management efforts through accurate tracking of product availability and demand trends.
- Maintained a strong focus on staff wellbeing, implementing stress management and self-care strategies to promote resilience among team members in a demanding work environment.
- Enabled cost savings through effective capacity planning that incorporated regular assessments of current resource consumption rates against anticipated future needs tied to organizational growth projections while taking into account possible changes in technology landscape impacting demand for computational resources on Unix servers under management.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained to meet demand without excess waste or expense.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels to meet customer demand.
- Leveraged advanced analytics tools to forecast demand accurately, enabling more informed decision-making on pricing and inventory management initiatives.
- Analyzed data trends to make informed decisions related to inventory management and demand planning processes.
- Assisted with inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels for high-demand items.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
- Optimized inventory management processes by implementing forecasting tools and demand planning techniques, reducing stockouts and excess inventory costs.
- Assisted management in forecasting product demand, enabling more accurate ordering and minimizing out-of-stock situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Law
University of South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa06.2018
Skills
Legal Case Management
Timeline
Legal Practitioner
G Engel & Associates
08.2022 - Current
Enforcement Officer
National Prosecution Authority, AFU
05.2020 - 04.2021
Candidate Attorney
Legal Aid South Africa, Cape Town Local Office
05.2018 - 04.2020
Acquisition Clerk
Department Of Transport And Public Works
03.2012 - 04.2018
Demand Management
Department Of Environmental Affairs And Developmen
07.2008 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Law
University of South Africa
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