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TSHEPO PHILLIP SENOKOANE
PARALEGAL
DENEYSVILLE
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Support Specialist skilled in legal research, document management, and case preparation. Ensures accuracy and compliance while thriving in fast-paced environments. Excels in team collaboration and adapts quickly to changing priorities, consistently delivering results and meeting deadlines.
Overview
2
2
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL
VERMEULEN FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE ATTORNEYS
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Drafted motions, pleadings, judgments, and various legal documents.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to support case strategies.
- Managed attorney calendar and organized case files to support efficient case handling and timely legal processes.
- Maintaining attorney calendar and case files
- Scheduling appointments, court appearances, and mediation/deposition hearings
- Serving as a liaison between the client and attorney, conducting client interviews
- Reviewed and prepared discovery packages, including disclosure statements and interrogatory responses, facilitating thorough case preparation.
PARALEGAL
LEGAL AID BOARD SOUTH AFRICA VEREENIGING JUSTICE CENTRE
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Consulting with clients
- Consulted with clients to assess legal needs and determine appropriate courses of action
- Identified civil legal matters to provide informed guidance and support
- Consulted at correctional services to advise on legal rights and procedures
- Managed deceased estate documentation and processes
- Consulting at correctional services
- Handled eviction proceedings and documentation
- Annexure A forms
- Completed Annexure A forms for legal proceedings
- Created consultation sheets for civil cases
- Criminal Act Procedure
- Contributed to process improvements in case management workflows, reducing turnaround time for client services.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
LABOUR DEPARTMENT VEREENIGING OFFICE
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Provided legal advisory services to support Department operations and compliance
- Provide legal advisory services to the Department
- Administered access to information to ensure transparency and adherence to regulations
- Vetted legislation, contracts, and policies to mitigate risks and align with legal standards
- Oversaw allocation of departmental resources
- Administered compliance with Public Finance Management Act
- Public Service
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
MODIBA FK ATTORNEYS
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Drafted legal documents to support case proceedings.
- Prepared bail application documents for court submission.
- Created affidavits to substantiate case arguments.
- Assisted in criminal case preparations and documentation.
- Addressed labor matters to protect client rights and interests.
- Oversaw civil matters to facilitate legal processes for clients.
- Administered deceased estate matters for client cases.
- Criminal
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for attorneys, ensuring adherence to court rules and facilitating timely case progress.
- Civil Matters
- Deceased Estate
- Organized case files and evidence to improve accessibility for legal teams and streamline case management.
PARALEGAL
RADINGOANA AND TEMBA ATTORNEYS
10.2023 - Current
- Conveyancing: SARS Transfer Duties Request, WinDeed LexisNexis, Municipal Clearance figures, Drafting of Transfer documents, Bond Cancellation and Lodgment.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and documentation for clients.
- Assisted attorneys in drafting legal documents, including pleadings and motions.
- Managed civil litigation cases
- Reviewed evidence and summarized findings for attorney review, enhancing case strategy.
- Communicated effectively with clients to gather information and provide case updates.
- Collaborated with court personnel to file documents and manage scheduling of hearings.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings and motions, for attorneys.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
- Analyzed deeds of trust to verify grantor, grantee, trustee and loan amounts for executive leadership.
- Administration of Estate and Endorsement
- Road Accident Fund
- Civil
- Labour Dispute
Education
Web Design - IT Network Security
CTI Education Group
Vanderbijlpark10-2010
Computer Literacy - Level 5-7
Pele – Ya – Pele Secondary School
Paralegal - Legal
Boston City Campus And Business College
Vereeniging 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Pele-Ya-Pele Secondary School
01-2010
Skills
Legal procedures
Court filings
Legal research
Legal writing
Document drafting
Case coordination
File management
Client communication
Client relations
Office administration
Proficient in MS office
Team collaboration
Active listening
Software
SearchWorks
Interests
READING, SOCIALISM, TRAVELLING TO EXPLORE, COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Timeline
PARALEGAL
RADINGOANA AND TEMBA ATTORNEYS
10.2023 - Current
LEGAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
LABOUR DEPARTMENT VEREENIGING OFFICE
03.2022 - 09.2023
FAMILY LAW PARALEGAL
VERMEULEN FAMILY LAW/DIVORCE ATTORNEYS
06.2019 - 11.2021
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
MODIBA FK ATTORNEYS
01.2019 - 04.2019
PARALEGAL
LEGAL AID BOARD SOUTH AFRICA VEREENIGING JUSTICE CENTRE
06.2015 - 12.2018
Paralegal - Legal
Boston City Campus And Business College
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Pele-Ya-Pele Secondary School
Computer Literacy - Level 5-7
Pele – Ya – Pele Secondary School
Web Design - IT Network Security
CTI Education Group
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Surname: Senokoane
- First Name: Tshepo Phillip
- Residential Address: 11 Wilheminah Road, Deneysville
- Date of Birth: 1991-12-14
- Identity Number: 9112145227082
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Single
- Nationality: South African
- Home Language: Sesotho
- Other Languages: English - Good (Read, Speak, Write), Afrikaans – Good Read, Write, Speak, Sesotho - Good (Speak, Read, Write)
- Contact Number: 074 6235 275 / 0792791342
- Criminal Record: None
- Health Status: Good
- Race: African
- Driver’s Licence: Available Code 10 (C1 Licence)