Tasmiayh Hoosen
Attorney
Johannesburg
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, regulations and tailoring commercial solutions. Works well under pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Associate
Webber Wentzel
03.2022 - Current
- Met with clients to discuss upcoming depositions and arbitrations.
- Maintained litigation database and document organization for various commercial cases.
- Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks, including drafting of court papers.
- Managed exhibits, evidence and data related to trial, applications and arbitral proceedings.
- Produced documents and created audio and visual media for presentation.
- Prepared, indexed and developed exhibits.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent local and foreign laws and legal precedents.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Worked with seasoned advocates to assist in drafting court papers.
Candidate Attorney
Webber Wentzel
01.2020 - 02.2022
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Drafted court papers and arbitral documents.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Developed online, client-facing and internal resources and collated resource content.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- 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.
Education
LLB -
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations; Politics; Law
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg 04.2001 -
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy
Gauteng 04.2001 -
Skills
Legal Documentation
Case Management
Intellectual Property Law
Witness Interviewing
Corporate Transactions
Legal Research
Process Evaluation
Legal Writing
Litigation Review
Fact Compilation
Court Session Management
Relationship Building and Rapport
Client Communication
Evidence Analysis
Document Review
Settlement Negotiation
Legal Memos
Court Filings
Walking my dogs, and recently taken up boxing.
Enjoy doing this in my spare time.
Timeline
Litigation Associate
Webber Wentzel
03.2022 - Current
Candidate Attorney
Webber Wentzel
01.2020 - 02.2022
LLB -
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations; Politics; Law
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy
04.2001 -