Office Assistant Legal

Curriculum Vitae of Adv. Sydney Fembe Mahlangu

Personal Information

Full Name Adv. Sydney Fembe Mahlangu

Birth date 04 December 1976

Mobile no 076-***-****/072*******

Mailto adi1xn@r.postjobfree.com

Demographic Profile Black male

Marital Status Married

Driver’s licenses B Code 08

Availability Immediately

Transport Own transport

Educational Background

Qualification Institution

1.Matric [Grade 12] Intuthuko Senior Secondary School

2.Baccalaureus Legum (LLB) Degree University of Pretoria( Tuks)

3.Practical Legal Training Law Society( L.E.A.D)

4.Admission as an Advocate Gauteng Northern High Court

Specialized Skills Certificate

1.Basic Police training Tshwane SAPS Training Division

2.Crime Investigative Certificate Benoni SAPS HRD Training Division

3.Statement Taking Certificate Gauteng HRD Training Division

4.Domestic Violence Certificate Benoni SAPS Training Division

5.Vulnerable Children Certificate Benoni SAPS Training Division

Current Work Activities

Self-employed as a legal Counsel since 2016

I am mostly briefed by following instructing Attorneys for criminal trials and bail applications in Magistrates Court and High Court.

1.Singidi Ngwarangure Attorneys Contact 012-*******

2.Siyabulela Mgoli Attorneys Contact 061*******

3.Kabelo Mabilo Attorneys Contact 076*******

Employment History

Name of employer South African Police Services (SAPS)

Date of employment 05 May 2010

Position Constable

Reason for Leaving Promoted

Duties and Responsibilities

Interviews suspected criminals/conducting preliminary investigations

Takes statements/opening of dockets

Writes crime reports

Deals with paperwork/registers and OB

Gathers prosecution evidence/ CAS system/SAP 69

Gives evidence in court

Fosters good relationships with the public

Patrols areas by foot and car

Makes and processing arrests

Searches suspects/taking finger prints

Responds to emergencies/attending crime scenes

Offers advice and reassurance to the public/attending complains

Controls traffic/crowd management in public protests

Keeps the peace/mediating in tense situations

Name of employer South African Police Services (Legal Dept.)

Date of promotion January 2011- January2015

Position Legal Admin Officer (warrant officer)

Reason for Leaving Growth

Duties and Responsibilities

Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with offices state attorneys.

Liaising with the external legal service providers on litigious matters

Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.

Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries for Loss Management Unit

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.

Enhances trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.

Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with state attorneys attorney, clients, and external legal service providers, disposing by writing off State losses and recouping losses from negligent members of the service.

Facilitations and presentations on legal developments to the operational member of the Saps

Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.

Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Name of employer Munro & McDermott Attorneys

Date of employment June 2005-April 2006

Position Candidate Attorney

Reason for Leaving Growth

Duties and Responsibilities

Review legislation and conduct research on all legal opinions for matters and prepare these for presentation to clients or directors as may be applicable;

Research, provide advice and furnish opinions for matters on legal strategies including the appropriate legal action to be taken;

Continuously build on current legal skills and apply legal theory in a practical manner;

Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations;

Conduct mandatory administration of the company, including file management and electronic timekeeping;

Use the required legal technical skills to understand the client’s requirements and deliver a service which is efficient and meets the client’s expectations;

Prepare legal material and consult with the clients to advise about their rights and legal procedures;

Draft, review, vet and comment on agreements, as may be required of director

Preview all drafts submitted by any secretary, making amendments and checking for accuracy, prior to submission to a client as may be applicable;

Prepare letters, correspondence emails or faxes and send these agreements and documents to clients;

Attend hearings, conferences, interviews and civil and criminal trials, as may be applicable;

Conduct or assist with due diligence investigations, as may be applicable;

Assist in the preparation and submission of expert witness opinion in litigious matters, where required;

Draft, prepare and perusal legal documentation inter Alia objections, applications, requests, heads of argument, opening addresses, and other related pleadings;

Timeously submit legal documentation to relevant courts;

Professional representation at relevant courts,

Ensure that relevant witnesses are prepared/ subpoenaed; and

Liaise with external counsel on matters, if applicable and take responsibility for all external counsel and facilitation of such.

Name of employer Van Schalkwyk Attorneys

Date of employment December 2006- June 2008

Position Candidate Attorney

Reason for Leaving Growth

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct research and analyze a case to determine a probable outcome and devise an effective strategy to defend your client/s in court.

Interpret laws for clients and help them to understand their legal options.

Aim to resolve cases as quickly and favorably as possible.

Represent clients at arraignments, hearings, and court trials.

Present evidence to a Presiding officer and/ in exparte applications conducted in chambers.

Prepare and draft legal documents, including legal briefs for reviews \and criminal appeals

Negotiate plea negotiations, punishments, and settlements.

Undergo ongoing training to stay updated about changes and new developments in the legal field.

Conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner at all times.

Make a discovery plan and serve discovery requests on the other party

Engage in settlement negotiations with the other party’s attorneys

File motions, briefs, and other documents with the court

Hire expert witnesses to testify about any technical or medical issues that concern your case

Prepare for and conduct depositions of you and other witnesses/parties to be used as testimonial evidence

References

Company name South African Police Services (SAPS)

Contact Person Lt/Col Zwane (Relief Commander)

Contact number 082-***-****

Company name South African Police Services (SAPS)

Contact Person Lt/Col Tsotsotso (Visible Police Head)

Contact number 082-***-****

Company name Munro & McDermott Attorneys

Contact Person Mrs. Yolanda Nell

Contact number 064*******

Mailto: adi1xn@r.postjobfree.com

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