HENLOU MICHIEL GELDENHUYS

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:

• Assisting with the drafting of legal documents and contracts, ensuring compliance with current regulations.
• Conducting extensive legal research to support the preparation of legal briefs and opinions.
• Representing clients in court proceedings, gaining first-hand experience in high court litigation and legal procedures.
• Providing advice to clients, helping them understand complex legal matters while ensuring they receive the best possible representation.
• Supervising junior law professionals, assisting in the management of client caseloads and ensuring client interests are safeguarded throughout legal processes.

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:

• Drafting legal documents and providing accurate legal advice to clients and partners.
• Managing legal correspondence, ensuring the delivery of vital information to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Evaluating civil litigation elements, initiating and responding to claims as necessary.
• Gaining hands-on experience in client interaction and building professional relationships through legal service delivery.

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:

• Establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, providing accurate quotes and terms.
• Boosting client retention and achieving sales goals through exceptional follow-up.
• Understanding the importance of customer objectives and how to meet them effectively.

Throughout my legal career thus far, I have developed a diverse skill set and have gained experience in various areas of legal practice:

• High Court Litigation Experience: Gained significant exposure to high court litigation in corporate law, medical negligence, family law, criminal law, and civil law.
• Legal Drafting & Research: Expertise in drafting legal documents, conducting due diligence, and performing comprehensive legal research to support case preparation and client outcomes.
• Litigation & Case Management: In-depth understanding of court procedures, including case preparation, hearings, and client representation in various courts of law.
• Negotiation & Mediation: Skilled in moderating legal negotiations between clients and third parties to achieve favorable resolutions.
• Client Relations & Advice: Established effective client relationships, offering strategic legal advice and ensuring clients are fully informed of the legal processes affecting their cases.
• Supervision & Teamwork: Led and supervised junior legal professionals, providing guidance on case management and assisting in developing client caseloads.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficient in utilizing online legal databases and digital resources to conduct legal research and due diligence.
• Analytical and methodical, with the ability to solve complex legal issues under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills, maintaining professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and court officials.
• Passionate about advocating for those in need and promoting justice within the community.
• Committed to personal and professional growth, constantly seeking to expand knowledge in the ever-evolving field of law