Sibusiso Zulu
Legal Practitioner
Durban
Summary
Persuasive expert analyzes 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. Thorough understanding of precedents and regulations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Professional Asistant
BHM ATTORNEYS INC
Durban
02.2024 - Current
- Coordinated seamless communication between clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel by managing correspondence and document exchanges.
- Facilitated smooth operations within the firm through effective collaboration among attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
- Conducted due diligence investigations relating to potential new clients or business opportunities for the firm, mitigating risk exposure.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and updating legal documents.
- Collaborated with attorneys to draft motions and other court filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Prepared exhibits for trials or hearings to ensure proper presentation of evidence supporting the client''s position.
- Supported firm''s success by conducting comprehensive research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents.
- Contributed to successful negotiations by drafting settlement agreements that addressed client needs while adhering to legal guidelines.
- Assisted attorneys in trial preparation to ensure timely submission of evidence and documentation.
- Improved client relations with timely communication updates regarding case progress and status changes.
- Managed complex litigation cases from inception to resolution, tracking deadlines and maintaining organized records throughout the process.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
- Conducted legal research, compiled and organized evidence and identified relevant legal articles and statutes to use for legal proceedings.
- Prepared for court hearings by organizing and summarizing documents, preparing exhibits and reviewing evidence.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Negotiated settlements and mediated disputes to create mutually beneficial solutions and maintain positive relationships.
Candidate Attorney
BHM ATTORNEYS
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients
- Analysed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients
- Researched and wrote contract agreements and proposals
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters
- Researched, draft and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
Tutor
Ukzn Practical Legal Training Centre
05.2023 - Current
- Providing tutoring services for a candidate attorney in the areas of wills and estate law, as well as bookkeeping modules.
Deputy chairperson
South Africa Police Union
01.2023 - Current
- Dealing with labour issues
- Representing employees in Disciplinary hearing
- Educating fellow colleagues about issues of corruption in public sector, also involved in continuous educational and professional development within the service.
Constable Detective
SAPS
03.2016 - Current
- Communication and interrogations with victims/offenders and community members
- Prepared sketches and diagrams detailing primary and secondary crime scenes
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes
- Preserved evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces
- Sent specimens to lab and ran fingerprints through database to identify individuals of interest
- Initiated and concluded investigation of crimes.
Education
Practical legal training -
UNIVERSITY KWAZULU NATAL, IPLT
01.2023 - 2023.05
Associate of Arts - Law
Black Lawyers Association
Durban 05.2023 - May 2023
LLB - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2017 - 2021.01
Skills
Excellent Legal drafting and Legal researchundefined
Certification
LAW SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA, 2023
References
- SAPS, LT-COL M Ngwane, Relief Commander, 076 421 0038
- BHM Attorneys, Mr B Majola, BHM Director, 072 834 4253
- SAPS, S Nxumalo, Warrant Officer, 082 429 8485
Timeline
Professional Asistant
BHM ATTORNEYS INC
02.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Law
Black Lawyers Association
05.2023 - May 2023
Tutor
Ukzn Practical Legal Training Centre
05.2023 - Current
Deputy chairperson
South Africa Police Union
01.2023 - Current
Practical legal training -
UNIVERSITY KWAZULU NATAL, IPLT
01.2023 - 2023.05
Candidate Attorney
BHM ATTORNEYS
01.2022 - 03.2023
LLB - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
01.2017 - 2021.01
Constable Detective
SAPS
03.2016 - Current
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