Rene Mattheus
Cape Town,Province
Summary
Highly-motivated Attorney with extensive experience in criminal, family and tech law. Draws on diverse representation experience in various fields of legal practice to develop and present strategic legal arguments. Achieves positive case outcomes to surpass client expectations.
Persuasive expert analyses complex legal issues, formulates legal arguments and provides sound advice on wide range of topics.
Adept at navigating legal systems, leveraging resources and communicating with clients.
Skilled in researching and interpreting legal documents, resolving disputes and successfully negotiating settlements.
Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Attorney
Dave Dewar at Dewar Attorneys
Cape Town, Western Cape
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients in divorce and maintenance proceedings
- Assisted clients with restraining orders at court
- Assisted with paternity disputes
- Gathered evidence including financial disclosure
- Drafted up parenting plans
- Assessed client eligibility for legal aid and funding to determine next steps.
- Evaluated referral criteria and tracked client progress throughout application phases.
- Represented clients in pre-litigation cases according to current regulations.
- Incorporated specialist knowledge to improve case understanding and outcomes.
- Offered helpful, informative legal advice to clients, colleagues and external practitioners.
- Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways.
Attorney
RH Heydenrych & Associates
Cape Town, Western Cape
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Incorporated specialist knowledge to improve case understanding and outcomes.
- Offered helpful, informative legal advice to clients, colleagues and external practitioners.
- Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways.
- Settled a large claim against my client via mediation and managed to reduce the claim by 90%, payable over 18 months.
- Represented clients in pre-litigation cases according to current regulations.
- Evaluated referral criteria and tracked client progress throughout application phases.
Attorney
TKVS LAW
Cape Town, Western Cape
04.2021 - 09.2022
- Incorporated specialist knowledge to improve case understanding and outcomes.
- Offered helpful, informative legal advice to clients, colleagues and external practitioners.
- Delivered initial legal advice to help clients recognise appropriate case pathways.
- Analysed probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Prepared case matter with robust evidence, disclosure and pleading documentation.
- Represented clients in pre-litigation cases according to current regulations.
Legal associate
Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers
Cape Town
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Studied journals and law reports to keep abreast with developments and changes relating to law.
- Customised letters, contracts and documents to meet client needs.
- Strategised arguments to successfully present client positions.
- Launched official legal action to progress [Type] cases.
- Harnessed evidence from diverse sources to build robust client defences.
- Negotiated client settlements to limit costly court proceedings in legal disputes.
- Interviewed clients and witnesses to corroborate case evidence.
- Provided knowledgeable advice covering [Area of expertise] legal matters.
- Safeguarded client interests throughout legal proceedings.
- Carried out background research and preparatory work to present established client cases.
- Used knowledge of previous court decisions and laws to enhance client positions.
- Monitored legal changes and developments for sound client advice.
HR and Operations Manager
Potentiam
12.2017 - 04.2020
- Delivered consistent and reliable administration through strategic planning and coordination of HR functions.
- Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.
- Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
- Oversaw recruitment process and onboarded [Number]+ new staff.
- Communicated and enforced HR policies to team members, cultivating compliant and satisfied workforce.
- Updated HR policies and documentation in line with legislative developments and GDPR requirements to ensure compliance.
- Negotiated employment contracts and agreements to attract and secure best industry talent.
- Improved recruitment process to secure reduction in hiring costs and employee turnover rate.
Education
Post graduate diploma in Legal Practice - Law
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape 01.2017 - 08.2017
LLB - Law
University of South Afirca
Diploma in mediation - Law
ADR network SA
Diploma in Trail Advocacy - Law
Silverfox Forensics
Cape Town 10.2022 - 10.2022
Diploma in Digital Forensics -
Digital Forensics TCG
Cape Town 07.2023 - 07.2023
Global Legal Technology & Innovation Certificate - Law
The Legal Technology Institute
London 10.2023 -
SQE - Law
University of Law
Cape Town, Western Cape 07.2023 -
Skills
- Family Law
- Criminal Litigation
- Settling matters via mediation
- Court procedures
- Contract negotiation
- Technology law
- Negotiating settlements
- Legal research
- Public speaking
- Team player
- Fast learner
- Always learning
Languages
English
Advanced
Timeline
Attorney
Dave Dewar at Dewar Attorneys
10.2023 - Current
Global Legal Technology & Innovation Certificate - Law
The Legal Technology Institute
10.2023 -
Diploma in Digital Forensics -
Digital Forensics TCG
07.2023 - 07.2023
SQE - Law
University of Law
07.2023 -
Diploma in Trail Advocacy - Law
Silverfox Forensics
10.2022 - 10.2022
Attorney
RH Heydenrych & Associates
09.2022 - 10.2023
Attorney
TKVS LAW
04.2021 - 09.2022
Legal associate
Spence Attorneys, Notaries & Conveyancers
04.2020 - 04.2021
HR and Operations Manager
Potentiam
12.2017 - 04.2020
Post graduate diploma in Legal Practice - Law
University of Cape Town
01.2017 - 08.2017
LLB - Law
University of South Afirca
Diploma in mediation - Law
ADR network SA
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