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Tshegofatso Blessing Lekitlane
Legal Assistant
Pretoria,GP
Summary
I am a very hardworking, confident, patient and authentic individual. Equipped with excellent computer, managerial, administrative and coordination skills. I am currently a student at the University of South Africa studying towards my LLB degree in my final year. I have the ability to perform well under extreme pressure and delivering quality work on time. I am a team player which allows me the opportunity to work with and understand different people. I have the ability to think on my feet and always open to learning things in order to improve as an individual.
i am experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Driven Legal Assistant with 4 years of experience in conveyancing/ property law and administration of Estate. Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. Committed to streamlining processes to facilitate growth in all areas of law.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Legal Assistant
Mako Attorneys & Conveyancers
01.2023 - Current
- Include answering of phone calls, drafting legal documents for the attorneys, the clients and the Court.
- Opening of files for new clients.
- Setting appointments, sitting in consultations with attorneys, attending court sessions with attorneys, attending mediations with attorneys.
- Attending to emails from clients.
- Attending the administration working needed.
- Eviction administration
- Conveyancing.
- Sitting in on consultation to clients
- Drafting Legal Documents and Contracts
- Conducting Case Research
- To prepare for legal proceedings thorough research on clients’ cases. This includes examining police reports, contracts, and prior legal pleadings to gather relevant information that informs their legal strategy.
- Attending court proceedings on approval of the employer for purposes of learning
- Ensure that matters do not prescribe
- Request for training needed from supervisor and employer
- Attending monday morning meetings to discuss weekly objectives on different files and matters with supervisor and employer
- Submitting a monthly report of files and their progress to employer
- Ensuring the smooth running of the office
- Reporting any misconduct and office needs
- Ensure that the office is open and running during working hours
- Ensure that no client goes more than 2 weeks without an update on their matters.
- Perform any other instructions given by the employer and supervisor which aren’t exploiting and are reasonable for the smooth functioning of the office and reaching company objectives.
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
Education
Bachelors of Law - Law
University Of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelors of Art in Law -
University of Pretoria
01.2022
Matric - undefined
Hoerskool Ferdinand Postma
01.2017
Skills
Collaborative communication skills
Administrative coordination
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Skilled in data entry and organization
Experienced in meeting tight deadlines
Legal analysis and writing
Preparation of legal documents
Legal analysis
Rapid skill acquisition
Understanding of judicial systems
Experience in civil law
Customer service proficiency
Data analysis proficiency
Microsoft office
Document drafting
Document filing
Administrative support
Client communication
Corporate law
Court reporting
Client relations
Contract review
Assistance in legal disputes
Office operations oversight
Document organization
Skilled in time management
Document organization
Knowledge of legal frameworks in civil and criminal law
Effective case oversight
Accomplishments
- Facilitated the firm's smooth transition to a paperless system.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Translated over 10 Deed of Transfers from Afrikaans to English and from English to Afrikaans. to assist my team with understanding the Conditions.
Interests
Outdoor activies
NGO
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Mako Attorneys & Conveyancers
01.2023 - Current
Bachelors of Law - Law
University Of South Africa
04.2001 -
Matric - undefined
Hoerskool Ferdinand Postma
Bachelors of Art in Law -
University of Pretoria
References
- Matshonyane Paulinah, Mako, Director, 0832509386, Mako Attorneys & Conveyancers, 82c Wolmaraans street, Potchefstroom, 2535
- Harris, Lecturer, 0828545968, Department of Social Work and Criminology, University of Pretoria, 0002