Phumla Nomfundo Kubheka
Legal Practitioner
Durban
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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director - Legal
Phumla Nomfundo K Attorneys
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
Legal Professional Assistant
Legal Aid South Africa
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Attending District Court for bails, trials and adjournments
- Consulting with clients for preparations for trial
- Update matters on the system
- Research case law for closing argument purposes and bail.
Legal Professional Assistant
Ndwandwe Attorneys
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Consulting with clients and provide advice
- Research for case law and apply law in any given scenario
- Drafting of Summons and any other legal document, issue with Registrar/Clerk of court
- Writing letters to Sheriff and letters of demand
- Negotiating settlements
- Lodging deceased estates
- Appearing in Magistrates' and Regional Courts
- Doing bail Applications
- Doing Pre-trial Conferences (Civil & Criminal)
- Divorce hearings
- Drafting of sale agreements
- Drafting contracts.
Candidate Attorney
Khomo & Associates Attorneys
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Researched innovative methods of adding value to key client relationships by providing timely material to facilitate frequent interactions with clients.
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
- Developed and promoted firm online systems and liaised with users to gather feedback.
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Legal Studies
University of Zululand
Empangeni, South Africa 05.2017
Skills
Legal Expertise
Timeline
Legal Professional Assistant
Legal Aid South Africa
05.2023 - 07.2023
Managing Director - Legal
Phumla Nomfundo K Attorneys
03.2021 - 12.2023
Legal Professional Assistant
Ndwandwe Attorneys
02.2020 - 02.2021
Candidate Attorney
Khomo & Associates Attorneys
02.2017 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Laws - Legal Studies
University of Zululand
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