Results-driven professional skilled in researching legal case information and preparing necessary correspondence with strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Pleasantly assists attorneys in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Legal Admin Support
Motor Industry Bargaining Council (MIBCO)
Pinetown, EThekwini
05.2023 - Current
Opening, drawing and maintaining of legal files
Coordinates the legal administrative process in any claims instituted as a result of legal action
Compile, type and collate relevant documentation pertaining to all legal matters
Compiles reports for the Legal Officer
Sending issued writ of execution to sheriffs and do follow-ups on service of writs
Typing of Long story Deletions for Regional Council Meeting Agenda
Reconciling Sheriff Accounts & sending invoices for payments to SSC
Drafting of Notices of Withdrawal/ settlement agreements, referrals for Arbitration
Debt collection on legal cases
Processing of underpayments.
Recoveries Consultant
Venn Nemeth & Hart Attorneys (Venns Attorneys)
Pietermaritzburg
01.2021 - 04.2023
Maximizing Collections for Standard Bank business lending and vehicle finance book
Researching matters and providing summaries to the client
Explaining and dispatching legal processes (e.i S129/Letter of Demand, Summons, Default Judgement and Warrant of Execution)
Assisting with payment/settlement arrangements
Diarizing Matters for a follow up
Liaising with Law Firms/ Attorneys regarding the status of the estate in deceased matters, cancellation of bonds and other securities held by the bank and following up on requested issued bank guarantees
Preparing monthly reports (Matrix) for the client
Examining business financials, bank statements and expenditure to determine Debtor's ability to settle the account
Reading and examining agreements (e.i Overdraft agreement, Business Revolving Credit Plan Agreement, Medium Term Loan Agreement, Loan Facility Latter, Suretyship Agreement, Guarantee and other security documents).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies and Political Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
11.2018
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - undefined