SIBABALWE BEN MAZWI

Cell: 073-****-*** and 079*******

I am Self-driven, ambitious, optimistic and confident young lady that has completed her LLB degree. Zealous about life and everything it has to offer. Fluent in Xhosa and English. Acquired, harnessed and nurtured lots of skills and values that have groomed a competent Attorney for the legal profession. As a Professional, I will add great value to the company. I’m quite persistent and resilient; I don’t give up easily, and I’m always driven to achieve the goals I have set. Consequently, I grow to be more patient in dealing with difficult issues that I face. I’m hardworking, independent, and I try to stay positive and motivated at all times. I like to help where I can, and also provide support to those who need it. I’m kind, approachable, dependable, honest and trustworthy. OBJECTIVES

To attain full – time employment

Gain experience and full exposure in the legal field ID NO: 890**********

Date of Bith: 10th February 1989

Driver’s Licence: YES

Marital Status: Married

Languages: IsiXhosa, Enlish, Zulu

Address: No. 13 East Bend Road

Beacon Bay

East London

5201

EDUCATION

1. Secondary Education

School attended Khanyisa High School

Highest standard passé Grade 12 (2006)

Subjects: English

Xhosa

Economics

Business Economics

Mathematics

Accounting

2. Tertiary Qualifications

Organization: Walter Sisulu University

Degree: LLB

Year obtained 2012

3. LEAD PRACTICAL TRAINING

Law School of South Africa (Law Society LEAD)

November 2012

4. ADMITTED AS ATTORNEY OF THE HIGH COURT APRIL 2018 WORK EXPERIENCE

2012 – GWAZELA ATTORNEYS- Candidate attorney

Drafting of court pleadings

Administration of estates

Road Accident Fund claims

Drafting letters to clients

Drafting statements of account

2013- 2014 Amathole district municipality – legal unit intern

vetting contracts,

Drafting and giving legal advices to the staff and municipal manager by enforcing municipal Acts

Drafting and giving legal opinions and enforcing what steps to be taken

Drafting agreements, memorandumsand legal briefs of the department

resolution of labor related matters and

Dealing with Discipinary Hearings

dealing matters involving corruption

February 2014 till January 2016 at Legal Aid South Africa candidate attorney

The taking of instructions from client;

Briefing of Counsel for the purposes of obtaining a legal opinion;

Research and preparation for trial;

Drafting and exchange of pleadings and notices and drafting of affidavits;

Representation and appearance on behalf of clients in opposed

Unopposed Magistrate’s court proceedings;

Conducting criminal trials in the Lower Courts;

High Court civil litigation matters;

Conducting settlement negotiations and drafting settlement agreements;

Drafting of contracts;

Proper file administration and general office management.

Divorce and maintenance matters

February 2016 till July 2016 at Legal Wise Legal Counsellor

Dealing with general and debt counseling complaints.

Giving legal advice and opinion

Drafting all internal documents

Drafting contracts, Wills and Divorce settlements

Conducting settlement negotiations and drafting settlement agreements;

The taking of instructions from client;

Drafting of contracts;

Proper file administration and general office management.

Resolution of matters

OCTOBER 2018 FEBRUARY 2020 MTWA BEN MAZWI ATTORNEYS AS A DIRECTOR

Medical Neglince claims

RAF Matters

Civil Law (Family Law and Motor Vehicles Claims)

Criminal Law

Court Application

Labour Related Matters

Debt Collection

Debt Couselling Court Application

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Languages and communication: Fluent in Xhosa and English. Excellent skills in public speaking, which were developed through public speaking in court and presentations at work; strong writing skills that have been cultivated through writing essays at university level and drafting legal opinions and advices, legal pleadings at work.

Interpretation: Analysis and interpretation of legal disputes and the law. Understanding the law and its applications.

Computer Programs: Microsoft: Word, Excel and google

Teamwork and interpersonal: Thoroughly enjoy working in teams. Staying motivated, respecting people’s opinions, receptive to new ideas, and courteous towards to others.

Researching: Ability to extract relevant data required for projects,presentations and assignments.

Good decision maker:acquired the skill while running my own firm, I was the one making all the good decision and having employees made me to be able to work under immense pressure and an ability to multi task.

REFERENCES

Mr. Gwazela

Principal

Cell -071*******

Mr. Armstrong

Senior Manager (legal services)

Amathole District Municipality

083*******

Mr Boqwana

Supervisor

Legal Aid South Africa

072*******

Mrs Rubenheimer

Supervisor

Legal Wise

043*******

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