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ZIKHO JWAAI

ZIKHO JWAAI

ATTORNEY
Midrand

Summary

I am currently an admitted Attorney of the High Court. I have experience in litigation, Medical negligence and Family law matters. I am an ambitious, driven and diligent young lady who is all-rounded. I am passionate about the law as it has enhanced my ability to learn and has challenged me to think critically.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

VAC Clerk

Cliff Dekker Hofmeyer
01.2016 - 02.2016
  • Drafting of letters of demand, summons and summarizing case law for the assigned associate/director
  • Assisting assigned associate/principal with research on various legal issues, (placed in Mergers and Acquisitions department).
  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.

Attorney

EHLERS ATTORNEYS
02.2023 - Current
  • Drafting Pre-Trial Minutes, practice notes and Draft orders
  • Attending Court, preparing for Trial and consulting with clients on legal matters.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
  • Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
  • Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
  • Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.

Candidate Attorney

ERASMUS SCHEEPERS ATTORNEYS
05.2020 - 01.2023
  • Drafting of legal agreements such as legal opinion, merit reports and letter of demand
  • Appearing in court on behalf of my principal and consulting with clients on legal matters.

Student Marshall

University Of The Free State
01.2019 - 12.2019

Assisting students register and enroll into their chosen courses.

Exam Invigilator

University Of The Free State
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisting students prior to the test/examination by directing them to their allocated seats and informing them about the test/examination rules.
  • Collected Exam papers and submitted them to faculty.
  • Explained questions in the exam paper that students didn't understand.

Academic Tutor

UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Assist first and second year students with answering test/examination papers, construct slides which simplifies the module for the students and communicating to the lecturer the legal aspects that the students find challenging.

Education

BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) -

University of the Free State

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HUDSON PARK HIGH SCHOOL

No Degree - Practical Legal Training, Law

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Skills

Spreadsheet Development

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Accomplishments

CLIFF DEKKER HOFMEYER BURSARY RECEPIENT |2016

References

  • Michiel Erasmus, 083 381 6630
  • Devishni Nadoo, 083 578 7378

Timeline

Attorney

EHLERS ATTORNEYS
02.2023 - Current

Candidate Attorney

ERASMUS SCHEEPERS ATTORNEYS
05.2020 - 01.2023

Student Marshall

University Of The Free State
01.2019 - 12.2019

Exam Invigilator

University Of The Free State
01.2018 - 01.2019

Academic Tutor

UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
02.2017 - 02.2018

VAC Clerk

Cliff Dekker Hofmeyer
01.2016 - 02.2016

No Degree - Practical Legal Training, Law

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

BACHELOR OF LAWS (LLB) -

University of the Free State

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HUDSON PARK HIGH SCHOOL
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