Nombuyiselo Bhede

• Managing civil matters, mainly third party claims, personal injury claims, and divorce matters and getting them ready for trial by attending to all administrative tasks, gathering evidence and drafting applications and other documents required in the litigation process.
  
• Attending to all counterfeit matters, both criminal and civil, in terms of the Counterfeit Goods Act. This entailed investigating counterfeit claims, collating evidence, drafting and lodging criminal complaints with the SAPS, co-ordinating raids by SAPS, evidence analysis and overseeing the prosecution of the matter by the prosecutor.
  
• Overseeing counterfeit criminal and civil matters with the assistance of international associates and correspondents in African countries and other authorities in those jurisdictions.
  
• Monitoring and searching from Trade Mark infringements by looking through IP journals on behalf clients.
  
• Settling and lodging company name objections in the Companies Tribunal for company names that violated clients’ Trade marks.
  
• Settling and lodging Trade Mark disputes with the Registrar of Trade Marks.
  
• Attending to the litigation of Trade Mark matters in the High Court, briefing counsel, making sure the matter is trial ready, drafting and filing all paperwork involved in the process.
  
• Liaising with all relevant stakeholders involved in the matters we work on depending on the need.
  
• Drafting opinions and advice to clients and facilitating consultations with clients.
  
• Reporting and liaising with clients.
  
• Legal research in respect of the fast changing legislation that governs foodstuff.
  
• Extensive research on the developments of the Consumer Protection Act and how that affect our clients.
  

I, during my tenure at the firm:

• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• General file management
  
• Field collecting information necessary to institute legal proceedings on behalf of illegally evicted people.
  
• Systems update and maintenance.
  
• Legal research.
  
• General legal assistance around the office
  

I, during my tenure at the firm:

• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Assisted in drafting contracts that protected clients'' interests while adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintained strict adherence to professional ethics guidelines, upholding the integrity of the legal profession at all times.
• Conducted thorough research on various areas of law, ensuring accurate information and strong case foundations.
• Attended court proceedings, representing clients'' interests and protecting their rights effectively.
• Reviewed complex legal documents, identifying potential issues or inconsistencies before submission or execution.

• Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
• Collaborated with diverse teams of legal professionals to ensure well-rounded case strategies and comprehensive client representation.
• Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.