Edward Mabin
Lawyer
Wuhan,Hubei
Summary
Detail-oriented and dedicated attorney with 4-5 years post qualification experience in South African law firms. Adept at staying current on relevant legislation and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Eager to contribute to company success through hard work, attention to detail and providing tailor-made solutions to clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
EyasKids Learning Academy
Wuhan, Hubei
06.2020 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics for age groups 2-5
- Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage cultural awareness
English Teacher
Meten English
Wuhan, Hubei
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught English to adults and teenagers in classes of 2-15 students
- Taught 1 on 1 VIP lessons Arranging marketing activities for centre
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
Director
Gibraltar Solutions
Pretoria, Gauteng
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed a taxi business in South Africa
- Purchased vehicles and hired drivers
- Confirmed company documentation and day-to-day met government requirements and regulations
Attorney and Conveyancer
Greyvensteins Inc
Johannesburg, Gauteng
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with legal courses of action and property transfer transactions
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using legal precedents and legal research
- Oversaw average of 20 property transfers and bond registrations each month.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Drafting and checking transfer documentation
- Marketing the firm and procuring new clients
Attorney and Conveyancer
Richard F Reed Attorneys
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.2013 - 07.2016
- Drafting legal opinions across fields of corporate law, estate administration, property law, civil litigation, commercial law
- Running litigation matters in the various Magistrates and High Courts(evictions, debt collection, divorces)
- Attending to court appearances in civil cases in lower courts
- Attending to settlement negotiations
- Administering deceased estates and attending to the various administrative and financial tasks in deceased estate administration
- Advising on corporate governance namely shareholders agreements, Memorandums of Incorporation, acquisition and disposal of shares, amendment of company documentation, updating directorships and reinstatement of juristic entities
Junior Attorney
M A Malan Attorneys
Pretoria, Gauteng
02.2012 - 06.2013
- Filed timely case pleadings in court to meet firm deadlines.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Advising on lease agreements and contracts of employment.
- Attended to debt collection matters and prepared matters for litigation.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
Claims Handler
Cogent Law
Pretoria, Gauteng
03.2011 - 11.2011
- Managing a caseload of between 120 – 150 personal injury matters
- Data capturing in respect of new matters
- Assessing settlement offers and advising clients
Education
Bachelors Degree in Law(LLB) - Law
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2007 - 09.2012
Skills
Early childhood development
English Proficiency
Group and individual instruction
Organization and Time Management
Writing and editing
Negotiation
Task Prioritization
Legal Research
Client service and support
Certification
Admitted Conveyancer
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
EyasKids Learning Academy
06.2020 - Current
English Teacher
Meten English
05.2019 - 05.2020
Director
Gibraltar Solutions
01.2017 - 04.2019
Attorney and Conveyancer
Greyvensteins Inc
08.2016 - 12.2016
Admitted Conveyancer
04-2014
Attorney and Conveyancer
Richard F Reed Attorneys
06.2013 - 07.2016
Junior Attorney
M A Malan Attorneys
02.2012 - 06.2013
Claims Handler
Cogent Law
03.2011 - 11.2011
Bachelors Degree in Law(LLB) - Law
University of Pretoria
01.2007 - 09.2012