ZIPHO ZENKOSI ZONDO

I am a BA(Law) and LLB graduate from the University of Pretoria. I completed my articles at NSG Attorneys whereby as a candidate attorney I worked closely with the debt collection and senior partners.I gained an abundant knowledge and experience in litigation. I am a results-driven professional skilled in drafting various legal documents, and legal researching.

Furthermore, working at Jafta Inc . I was entrusted with heading and supervising the civil litigation, personal injury and medical negligence claims. I pleasantly assisted the sole director in preparation for litigation. Additionally, I mediated successfully and delivered resolved disputes due to my unbias, and attentitve nature to listen between clients and colleagues.

I know with the wo (2) and a half years of legal experience and being placed in the deep end has made me hard-working, and confident in my skills. I am the suitable candidate that will be successful in executing all tasks assigned to me independently and collaboratively.

2021-06 – 2021-12   The South African Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges Mentorship Programme - Mentee : Taught to draft a workplace plan for COVID-19 to be exposed to the functions of a compliance officer, to which my mentor complimented my drafting skills; draft a legal opinion; draft a contempt of court application; and attend to legal research.

2019-09   Pretoria Society of Advocates Trial Advocacy Crash Course - Participant: During the course period, we were taught by senior counsels how to; analyse a case, prepare a file for trial, conduct, opening statements, direct examinations and cross examinations, closing arguments and use multiple persuasion techniques for cross examinations. All the above tools aided us in a mock trial we participated on the final day.

2015   Student Disciplinary Advisory Panel: Outreach Committee - Member: The aim of the outreach programme consisted of educating Matric learners on their English writing skills, public speaking and debating skills, and    inspiring the scholars to pursue a career in law. Successfully obtaining donations for the programme from multiple firms and the Department of Justice and Correctional Services. Collaborated with a fellow member to write an article of the aims and success of the outreach programme.

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