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Ilike watching Law and Order Series
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Ongeziwe Masombuka

Ongeziwe Masombuka

Paralegal
Johannesburg

Summary

Background includes pulling records, drafting motions and managing litigation calendars. Excellent communication and planning skills with a hardworking and dedicated nature. Goal-oriented litigation paralegal experienced in providing administrative support to legal departments with focus on document management. Demonstrated ability in interpreting legal documents and policies. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level paralegal position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Paralegal

Landau Attorneys
Johannesburg
04.2018 - Current
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
  • Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
  • Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
  • Summarized depositions, legal documents and other material to provide attorney with relevant material for cases.
  • Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
  • Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.

Education

National Diploma in Paralegal - Paralegal

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2014 - 06.2017

Skills

Legal documentation

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Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Senior Paralegal after 4 years of employment.
  • Selected to lead a team to analyze documents for high profile congressional investigation, resulting in a commendation for dealing tactfully with confidential information.
  • Managed more than 4 client cases per week.
  • Maintained more than 4 files, while tracking and managing filing service for up to 5 files per day.
  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.

Ilike watching Law and Order Series

I really enjoy watching criminal law series because of my love for criminal procedure module. They teaches me about how the criminal minds work.

Timeline

Paralegal

Landau Attorneys
04.2018 - Current

National Diploma in Paralegal - Paralegal

Tshwane University of Technology
01.2014 - 06.2017
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