Rebaone Jeremia Makgorogo/ Phatshwane
Admitted Attorney
Kimberley,Northern Cape Province
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Summary
Innovative legal practitioner adept at developing probing questions, designing experiments and generating meaningful results. Experienced at identifying and using new technologies and resources to resolve legal problems. Works effectively and collaboratively with teams and individuals. I seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level in this position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Professional Assistant
Malunga Attorneys
Hurtswater
06.2022 - Current
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
- Assisted clients in formation, governance and dissolution of businesses.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Advised clients on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and other business matters.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in courts.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- File court documents and legal pleadings with court clerks.
- Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine scheduling of hearings and filing documents.
- Prepare and draft correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Senior Law Researcher
Office of the Chief Justice
Mafikeng
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution by preparing concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research for Judges of Mafikeng High Court.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Created weekly, monthly and quarterly assessment reports of junior law researchers.
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, research memorandum, factual sheets and Pre-hearing memorandums.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and trace new development of law and cases to provide accurate advice to client.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
- Train, educate law researchers and paralegals with research and opinion writing.
- Policy research, legal research and drafting of legal opinion
- Editing and monitoring research and legal opinions from subordinates.
- Monitoring all cases publications with different publishers.
- Editing of minutes of all Committees meetings, and compliance monitoring.
- Coordinate committee inputs, compliance and resolutions.
- Research and advise on corporate governance issues to the committees.
- Research management duties.
- Case-flow management.
- Responding to letters and researches from other courts/magistrates and prisoners.
- Misconduct Management: being an initiator till up to the case closure.
- Representing employer in grievance Management.
- Handling dispute Management – conduct investigations and becomes an initiator of employer in hearings.
- Representing an employer at the Departmental Bargaining Council and (Policy Task Team).
- Co-ordinate and support the Office on employment relations.
- Assist in the registrars' office by :Taxation of Bills, default judgments and supervising registrars clerks b: Civil matters case flow, responding to parties when they delay their civil matters, and supervising civil cases case flow in general.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Law Researcher
Office of the Chief Justice (Kimberley High Court)
Kimberley
07.2009 - 12.2020
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding requested research by Judges of Kimberley High Court.
- Performed research into legal topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of research collection.
- Utilized technology to track movement of our court cases, as to whether they are repealed or confirmed by appealing courts.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes and prepare research memorandum, pre-hearing report, factual sheet or legal opinion.
- Drafting of legal opinion on change of the law to Judges and Stake Holders and trace and retrieve development in jurisprudence and provide opinion.
- Cite checking judgments before handed in.
- Taking detailed notes of oral argument during hearings when assisting judges in court.
- Train paralegals and judges secretaries with research.
- Case-flow management and tracing the movement of cases to report on delay and responding to letters from other courts.
- Editing and responsible for ensuring publications of our court cases.
- Editing of minutes of all Committees meetings, and compliance monitoring.
- Coordinate committee inputs, compliance and resolutions.
- Acting as a Registrar time to time/doing taxation's and Default judgments.
- Writing legal opinion and research memorandum for Office of the Chief Justice.
- Policy research and formulation (Drafting a workable draft).
- Assist in Misconduct Management, participating in departmental bargaining council.
Deeds Controller
Department of Land and Rural Development
Kimberley
10.2007 - 06.2009
- Responded to requests for information from public, other municipalities or state and legislative offices.
- Analysis and Examination of deeds of transfers.
- Protect the rights and interests concerning the immovable properties registered.
- Pass or Reject Registrable documents.
Candidate Attorney
Mataboge Attorneys
Rustenburg
10.2006 - 09.2007
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
- Developed and promoted firm online systems and liaised with users to gather feedback.
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- 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.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Conducted settlement negotiations and trial for civil cases within the mandate of R100 000 counterclaims.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Legal Studies
02.2003 - 10.2007
LLB
Master of Arts - Human Rights
01.2014 - 11.2018
Master of Laws
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management - Post Graduate Diploma
01.2017 - 11.2018
Master of Arts - Humanities
01.2019 - 12.2020
Master of Arts in Governance and Political Transformation
Skills
Deep-dive data analysis
File management
Quality assurance controls
Data analysis
Research implementation
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Report generation
Legal writing
Criminal defense
Dispute arbitration
Corporate law
Case analysis
Efficient researcher
Case management
Drafting legal [Document]s
Investigation skills
Litigation
Reviewing documents
Affiliations
Member of the Legal Practice Council (M6167).
Writing Boards for Chartered Governance Institute (passed Company Secretarial module)
Additional Information
References
1. Name Mr Madiba
Position Mafikeng High Court Manager
Contact 010 494 7737
Email cmadiba@judiciary.org.za
2. Name Adv L. J Manxeba
Position Kimberley High Court Manager
Contact 0840555438
Email advmanxeba@gmail.com
3. Name : Ms. M.T.T. Cloete
Position Chief Deeds Controller
Contact (053) 832 7228
Certification
Practical Management Training
Work Availability
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Timeline
Professional Assistant - Malunga Attorneys
06.2022 - Current
Practical Management Training
06-2021
Senior Law Researcher - Office of the Chief Justice
01.2021 - 05.2022
University of Free State - Master of Arts, Humanities
01.2019 - 12.2020
Emerging Management Development Programme
11-2017
North-west University - Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management , Post Graduate Diploma
01.2017 - 11.2018
Advanced Management Development Programme
06-2016
Advanced certificate in Project management
12-2014
UNISA - Master of Arts, Human Rights
01.2014 - 11.2018
Law Researcher - Office of the Chief Justice (Kimberley High Court)
07.2009 - 12.2020
Deeds Controller - Department of Land and Rural Development
10.2007 - 06.2009
Candidate Attorney - Mataboge Attorneys
10.2006 - 09.2007
North-West University - Bachelor of Arts, Legal Studies
02.2003 - 10.2007
Matriculation
11-2001