Legal advisor / Counsel
Resume:
SARIKA SINGH
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
adizhr@r.postjobfree.com
Sirs
Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the vacancy at your company. After reviewing your job description, it is clear that you are looking for a candidate that is familiar with the responsibilities associated with the role, and can perform them confidently. Given these requirements, I am certain that I have the necessary skills to successfully do the job adeptly and perform above expectations.
I am a hard working individual who has been consistently praised as pro-active. Over the course of my career, I have developed a skill set directly relevant to the role you are hiring for. I invite you to view my attached resume.
After reviewing my resume, I hope you will agree that I am the type of competent and competitive candidate you are looking for. Please contact me to arrange a convenient meeting time.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards
Sarika Singh
SARIKA SINGH
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
adizhr@r.postjobfree.com
CONCISE CURRICULUM VITAE OF SARIKA SINGH
Work ethics, values and skills:
A keen desire to learn, excel and complete tasks efficiently
Persistence in difficult tasks, work to overcome obstacles and deliver results
Ability to adapt easily to different work situations
Dedicated, highly dynamic, enthusiastic with a positive attitude
Self-Starter
Able to multitask, to meet deadlines and to be innovative in a high-pressure environment
Good knowledge of Microsoft office and collation presentation
Planning/organising and co-ordinating
Good interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Resilience
An excellent command of English, both written and verbal
Good oral, written and interpersonal skills as well as excellent presentation skills
Effective communication and reporting skills
Ability to work independently and resolve problems effectively and promptly
Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management on legal and regulatory matters.
Ability and willingness to learn new regulatory frameworks and the legal aspects of services.
Preparation of:
All Court documents
Witness statements and analysing evidence
Discovery documents
Settlement agreements
Various agreements including restraint of trade agreements SARIKA SINGH
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
adizhr@r.postjobfree.com
Work Experience:
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
Durban bar
January 2018 to date
Commercial litigation
High Court and Magistrate’s Court
Family and matrimonial matters
Accident and damages claims
Divorces
Personal injury
Protection orders
Domestic violence
Interpretation of statues
Advice on draft legislation
Advice on Local Government legislation
Land legal issues
Contract drafting
Representations at Bargaining Council and CCMA arbitrations and conciliations
Review of disciplinary codes and procedures
Review of employment equity reports and plans, email policies and the like. SARIKA SINGH
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
adizhr@r.postjobfree.com
Farlam Commission of Enquiry: Marikana Report
Department of Justice (January 2015 – April 2015)
Personal Assistant to Advocate P D Hemraj SC
I worked personally with Judge I Farlam, Advocate P D Hemraj SC, Advocate Tokota and Advocate P Van De Byl in Pretoria with the compilation of the Marikana Report. Legal Secretary (2013-2015)
Advocates Group 7 South
Duties and responsibilities:
General office duties
Banking
Legal research
Dictaphone typing
Switchboard and administration
Processing of legal documents
Liaising with clients, witnesses, court officials and attorneys
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files Education:
Chartered Secretary
Institution: Chartered Governance Institute of South Africa Registered with the South African College of Business Year completed: currently registered for the 2020 academic year SARIKA SINGH
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
adizhr@r.postjobfree.com
Pupillage:
Institution: Society of Advocates of South Africa
Year completed: 2017
Date of admission as advocate: 11 April 2017
Tertiary Education:
Degree: Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Institution: University of South Africa
Year completed: 2016
Practical Legal Training (LEAD SA)
Institution: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Year Completed: 2015 Semester 2 (6 months day school module) Legal Office Administration
Institution: LEADSA
Year completed: 2012
Matric
Institution: Mount Edgecombe Private School (1998) Subjects: English
Afrikaans
Mathematics
SARIKA SINGH
Advocate of the High Court of South Africa
adizhr@r.postjobfree.com
Biology
Business Economics
Speech and Drama
Achievements and affiliations
Member of UNISA alumni
Member of the Society of Advocates of South Africa Member of Advocates for Transformation (AFT)
Member of the Verulam Crime Watch - Sector One Community Policing Forum Certificate of Outstanding Performance for obtaining an overall distinction for Practical Legal Training
Dux Award (1997)
Good Fellowship Award (1997)
References:
Michelle Subramoney
Keshan Pillay (Director)
Keshan Pillay Inc
Tel: 083-***-****
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