Ncumisa Willie
Northriding, Phone,GP
Summary
I am an enthusiastic admitted attorney who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have a clear understanding of the South African legal system. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in issues relating to public law and public policy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Research Advisor
The Human Rights Commission
Johannesburg, GP
06.2017 - Current
- Recommends updates to current legislation, regulations and policies to bring it in line with human rights standards.
- Drafts and presented reports outlining policy actions.
- Advises the Chairperson by conducting comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
- Gathers and analyzes research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles and documents.
- Produces detailed and relevant reports for the Chairperson for use in making decisions.
- Compils research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
- Conducts thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholder.
- Provides project management assistance to all projects in the office of the Chairperson.
- Provides the Chairperson with advise on the Commission's strategic development and five year operational plan.
- Conducts media engagements on key human rights issues.
- Develops and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Orchestrates projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote human rights.
- Conducts community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on human rights issues.
Legal Advisor
The City of Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Supported departments in municipality with achieving and maintaining legal compliance.
- Examined, researched and interpreted laws related to local government.
- Developed compliance best practices for council.
- Drafted agreements, contracts and other legal documents for the municipality.
- Reviewed city policies and by-laws to assess compliance with national legislation, and municipal by-laws.
- Prepared and submitted regulatory file applications and supporting documentation.
- Identified potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Provided legal advise to council on all business areas in the municipality.
- Conducted legal compliance of all contracts entered into by the City, investments and sales of land and property involving the City.
- Provided guidance, advice and training to improve business' understanding of related laws and regulatory requirements.
- Developed compliance best practices for the City.
Associate Attorney
University of Cape Town Refugee Law Clinic
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Litigation in education, property, medical, immigration, human rights and administrative law and commercial law‑related disputes
- Drafting legal opinions; conducting legal, social and political research as inputs into client’s refugee claims
- Facilitated and engaged in settlement negotiations; instructing counsel; attending to discovery requests and responses; organising and reviewing voluminous documentation; drafting various motion court applications, trial pleadings, attending motion court, presenting at in‑house seminars; and, delegating work to and supervising of candidate attorneys.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet the Clinic's deadlines.
- Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies to the government.
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions and how they can be improved.
Candidate Attorney
University of Cape Town's Refugee Rights Unit
Cape Town, Western Cape
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Researched innovative methods of adding value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients.
Education
Master of Law -
University of Cape Town
01.2017 - 01.2018
Master of Arts - Social Science - Global Studies
University of Cape Town, Ludwigs‑Universität Freib
Cape Town, Germany & India 06.2013 - 12.2016
School For Legal Practice - School For Legal Practice
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 01.2015 - 12.2015
A general Bachelor of laws -
University of Cape Town
02.2009 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Social Science - Political Science, Industrial Sociology, Public Policy
University of Cape Town
02.2006 - 12.2008
Skills
Academic & Legal Research
Timeline
Research Advisor
The Human Rights Commission
06.2017 - Current
Legal Advisor
The City of Cape Town
01.2017 - 04.2017
Master of Law -
University of Cape Town
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate Attorney
University of Cape Town Refugee Law Clinic
01.2016 - 12.2016
School For Legal Practice - School For Legal Practice
University of Cape Town
01.2015 - 12.2015
Candidate Attorney
University of Cape Town's Refugee Rights Unit
06.2014 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Social Science - Global Studies
University of Cape Town, Ludwigs‑Universität Freib
06.2013 - 12.2016
A general Bachelor of laws -
University of Cape Town
02.2009 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Social Science - Political Science, Industrial Sociology, Public Policy
University of Cape Town
02.2006 - 12.2008
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