Litigation Secretary Contact Details

CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

MISS KRISTEN CLAIRE BUDRAJ

KRISTEN BUDRAJ

Professional summary

An optimistic professionally-orientated individual who believes that success only comes from hard work and a positive attitude. Dedicated and focused young lady who excels at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve goals.

Personal details

Surname : Budraj

Full Names : Kristen Claire

Identity Number : 970-***-**** 088

Date of Birth : 18 February 1997

Gender : Female

Marital status : Single

Dependent children : One

Religion : Christian

Nationality : South African

Language Proficiency : English

Criminal Offences : None

Health : Excellent

Contact details

Physical Address : 111 Paradise Drive

Orient Heights

Pietermaritzburg

Kwazulu-Natal

3201

Telephone Number : 033 – 345 3427 (W)

Cell-phone Number : 081-***-****

Email Address : **********@*****.***

Work experience

Employment : Govindasamy, Ndzingi and Govender Incorporated

Duration : 08 March 2017 – current

Position : Legal Secretary

Duties – March 2017 – June 2020 (RAF Department)

3 years of experience in high court litigation

Exposure to personal injury law claims

Preparing legal papers such as summonses and subpoenas

Collecting information needed for a case, such as medical records or accident reports

Preparing documents that attorneys will need in court

Making appointments with clients, witnesses or court officials

Answering and making phone calls

Assisting with legal research relating to cases

Keeping documents organised

Index and paginating of Trial Bundles

Preparation of bundles to Counsel

Daily diary and correspondence

Drafting emails and letters to Plaintiff’s attorneys and Claims Handlers

Setting up block bookings and Pre-trial conferences

Typing Final Assessment Reports

Trained in Dictaphone typing

Duties – June 2020 – Current (Collections Department)

1 year exposure to Debt collection procedures in the Magistrates Court and Regional Court

Drafting summons, RDJ’s, writ of executions and other court documents

Drafting of emails and letters to debtors and clients

Personal interaction with debtors and clients

Drafting of statement of accounts and bills

Dealing with consultations between client and debtor

Keep tracking outstanding debts.

Plan course of action to recover owed money.

Locate and contact debtors.

Negotiate payoff deadlines and payment plans.

Handle customers' questions or complaints.

Identify gaps in the system and recommend solutions.

Build trust with debtors.

Office duties – March 2017 – Current

Directing and redirecting calls on a switchboard;

Assisting with Tea/Coffee for directors and clients;

Index and paginating of office bundles;

Drafting statements of account for civil and labour matters

Computer literacy

Microsoft Word;

Microsoft PowerPoint;

Microsoft Excel;

Outlook;

Internet Explorer

Previous work history

Employment : Southgate Spar

Position : Merchandiser, Admin assistant

Duration : February 2015 – July 2016

Duties

Working closely with buyers and other merchandisers to plan product ranges.

Communicating with suppliers and distributors

Managing budgets.

Negotiating quantities and delivery timescales.

Supervising and training junior staff

Ordering and distributing of stock

Money transfers to Zimbabwe and Bostwana

Cashier

Balancing of tills

Floor management

Barista in the coffee shop

Employment : Prime Talk

Position : Call centre agent

Duration : August 2016 – January 2017

Duties

Telephonic communication with UK and London client

Adhering to deadlines and meeting daily targets

Capturing of clients details in data base

Employment : Baby City Promotions

Position : Sales Consultant

Duration : October 2014 – December 2014 (weekend jobs)

Duties

Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.

Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.

Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.

Education history

Institution : Department of basic education

Highest grade obtained : Grade 12

Year obtained : 2021

References

Name : Muzomuhle Mnguni

Company : Govindasamy, Ndzingi & Govender Inc.

Position : Legal Practitioner

Contact details : 062-***-****

Name : Kushendren Pillay

Company : Vash Pillay & Associates

Position : Senior Associate

Contact details : 071-***-****

Name : Sayuri Pillay

Company : Union Park Primary School

Position : Educator

Contact details : 074-***-****

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