Accomplished legal professional with extensive expertise in legal drafting, litigation, and client representation. Demonstrates proficiency in conducting comprehensive legal research using advanced databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw. Skilled in developing strategic case solutions across diverse fields including corporate law, medical negligence, and family law. Adept at negotiating favourable outcomes for clients through effective communication and settlement strategies. Committed to ethical practice and client advocacy, with a strong dedication to pro bono work.
Diligent legal professional skilled in [Area of expertise] law. Confident and knowledgeable in investigation and presentation techniques for positive case outcomes. Committed to prioritising client needs through considerate case management.
Highly-motivated Candidate Attorney with extensive experience in criminal, family and employment law. Draws on diverse representation experience to develop and present strategic legal arguments. Achieves positive case outcomes to surpass client expectations.
Skills & Competencies Core Strengths
Candidate Attorney
Venter and Geldenhuys Incorporated Attorneys
2024 – Present
As a Candidate Attorney at Venter and Geldenhuys, I am exposed to various legal matters across multiple practice areas, including corporate law, medical negligence, family law, criminal law, and civil law. Some of my key responsibilities include:
Legal Advisor
Probono.org | Pretoria, South Africa
January 2023 – May 2023
During my time at Probono.org, I had the opportunity to work within the Pretoria High Court, assisting clients with limited access to legal resources. This experience broadened my understanding of civil procedures, financial claims, and civil disputes. Key responsibilities included:
Sales Representative
Gel Survey Solutions | Rustenburg, South Africa
October 2018 – March 2021
While working part-time as a Sales Representative, I developed essential communication and relationship-building skills, which have since enhanced my client interaction in the legal field. Key responsibilities included:
Throughout my legal career thus far, I have developed a diverse skill set and have gained experience in various areas of legal practice:
- Competing in 3 consecutive seasons in the Ashberton
national cycling marathon event from 2016 to 2019.
-Team member of Hoërskool Rustenburg mountain biking
team from 2015 until 2019.
-Primary school:
Attending a three-year course at At Strydom drama school.
Contributing to a leadership role within the school in 2014
(leerlingraad).
Performing at the Tshwane kunstefees in 2014 as part of the
schools drama team.