Sifundisise N. Moyo
Lawyer: Qualified Advocate
Kyalami, Johannesburg,GP
Summary
Experienced Lawyer with over 11 years of experience in law and research. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. A dedicated legal professional skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organisational brand. Eager to contribute to organisational vision and success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills. Clear understanding of human rights, research and advocacy and is motivated to learn, grow and excel in various other fields of law.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Advocate
Bisho Society of Advocates
East London, EasternCape
02.2012 - Current
- Professional legal advice and representation of clients in courts and tribunals.
- Legal drafting and preparation for court hearings through drafting memoranda and advices on conduct of matters.
- Extensive research into legislature and court judgments to provide updated legal advice to clients.
- Juridical interpretation- Reading and researching Acts, Regulations and Bills and providing legal opinions on their veracity.
- Litigation preparation and appearances in courts and tribunals.
Senior Legal Officer (Consultant)
South African Human Rights Commission
Johannesburg, Gauteng
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Professional legal advice and preparation for litigation on human rights issues.
- General legal services support.
- Providing advice on interpretation of statutes.
- Advanced legal research and drafting of opinions, memoranda and court documents.
Research and Advocacy Officer (Consultant)
South African Human Rights Commission
Johannesburg, Gauteng
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Monitoring and Evaluation of research area projects.
- General legal services support.
- Ensure effective handling of human rights complaints and investigations.
- Establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships.
- Compiling reports on community-based projects.
- Stakeholder liaison.
- Presentations in community-based organisation as part of social auditing.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
In-House Counsel: Strategic Litigation
Lawyers for Human Rights
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Providing professional legal assistance to clients.
- Legal drafting and preparation for court hearings through drafting memoranda and advises on conduct of matters.
- Development of strategic litigation strategies for organisation and its programs.
- Providing hands-on expert legal advice, support and representation to clients including communities and civil society organisations on matters related to strategic litigation and other programs within organisation.
- Giving support in litigation by and against organisation’s clients including researching, writing and filing pleadings and other court documents.
- Advocacy and appearing on behalf of interests of clients in various courts and oversight fora such as Chapter 9 Institutions, Parliament and Regional fora.
Law Researcher and Clerk
Constitutional Court of South Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Providing professional legal assistance to justices Jafta and Tshiqi.
- Legal drafting and preparation for constitutional court hearings through drafting memoranda and advises on conduct of matters.
- Advanced research through tracing and retrieving material on various subject matters.
- Providing analytical written summaries of Counsel’s arguments or written evidence.
- Organising, participating in and conducting seminars on legal matters.
- Drafting and vetting of pre and post hearing memoranda and media summaries, whilst working in close co-operation with Justices.
- Conducting extensive research in preparation of compiling draft judgments, comments, and directions for court matters.
- Working with highly confidential material.
Court Appointed Assessor
Bisho High Court East London Regional Court
East London, Eastern Cape
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Assessed over 2 lengthy Criminal Trials from their inception to finality.
- Researching topical legal issues and analysing evidence to assist Judge during trials.
- Engaging Judge on legal issues to assist them to draft and finalise judgment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Pupil Advocate
Bisho Society of Advocates
East London, Eastern Cape
01.2011 - 12.2011
- High Court attendances for both civil and criminal matters as part of training and exposure during 12 month pupillage training.
- Drafting memoranda and opinions to clients.
- Advising clients on their legal rights and obligations.
- Legal research and trial preparation.
Legal Advisor Practice Manager
O.A.U. Aire Practice
East London, Eastern Cape
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Offering advice to practice and patients on their rights in respect to treatments and any other pertinent legal issues thus increasing patient base by 50%.
- Conducted informal disciplinary procedures.
- Advising practice on new trends in medical sphere and ensuring compliance with changing rules.
- Ensuring patient records were adequately captured on medical suite programmes.
Education
Pupillage - Law
Bisho Society of Advocates
East London, Eastern Cape 11.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Laws - LLB (Hons)
University of Fort Hare
East London, Eastern Cape 05.2009 - 05.2009
Skills
Research
Drafting: Legal reports and opinions
Communication : verbal and written
Attention to detail and analysis
Microsoft Office
Responsible
Cultural awareness
Good telephone etiquette
Multitasking abilities
Teamwork
Good listening skills
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Presenter and Panelist at the 2015 Public Interest Law Gathering.
- Drafted and compiled Study Skills manual for Eastern Cape FET College Learners, 2013.
- Admitted as Advocate in the Bisho High Court.
- Awarded certificate for Best Student in Trial Advocacy.
- Best candidate and winner of National Louis M.Brown Client Counselling Competition: Eastern Cape (Certificate available on request).
- Awarded achievement certificate for best Firm Director at East London School for Legal Practice.
Quote
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
John R. Wooden
Timeline
Senior Legal Officer (Consultant)
South African Human Rights Commission
02.2020 - 03.2021
Research and Advocacy Officer (Consultant)
South African Human Rights Commission
01.2020 - 02.2020
In-House Counsel: Strategic Litigation
Lawyers for Human Rights
06.2015 - 11.2017
Law Researcher and Clerk
Constitutional Court of South Africa
07.2014 - 05.2015
Consultant Advocate
Bisho Society of Advocates
02.2012 - Current
Pupillage - Law
Bisho Society of Advocates
11.2011 - 12.2011
Court Appointed Assessor
Bisho High Court East London Regional Court
03.2011 - 01.2012
Pupil Advocate
Bisho Society of Advocates
01.2011 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Laws - LLB (Hons)
University of Fort Hare
05.2009 - 05.2009
Legal Advisor Practice Manager
O.A.U. Aire Practice
08.2008 - 10.2010