A highly efficient paralegal professional who is client focused with an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external clients. Having the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure, dealing confidently with changing and conflicting priorities. Possessing a proven ability to help define a companies direction, achieve goals and optimise it’s core business. Aspiring to gain entry and start a challenging career with an ambitious and high profile company that offers a genuine opportunity for progression. EDUCATION

Vlakfontein secondary school

Matric

University of Johannesburg

National Diploma law

Majors: Business Law-Passed w/Distinction. Civil Law-Passed w/ Distinction Pop up college

Certificate office admin

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Certificate life skills

EXPERIENCE

National Prosecuting Authority

PARALEGAL

Duties:

1. PREPARING CHARGE SHEETS FOR CRIMINAL CASES.

2. REGISTERING OLD & NEW CASES ON THE COURT LIST.

3. RECIEVING & TRANSFERING CALLS

4. FAXING & PHOTCOPYING DOCUMENTS

5. FILING DOCUMENTS

6. DISTRIBUTING DOCKETS TO RELEVANT COURTS

7. LIAISING WITH THE PUBLIC FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES

8. PUTTING RELEVANT ANNEXURES TO CHARGE SHEETS ( J15) 9. BOOKING BACK DOCKETS

10. TYPING

11. Guiding the suspect, especially those who are on bail or warning, as to their rights in court and the responsibilities thereof

12. Attaching to the Dockets the right annexure regarding the charge(s) alleged 13. Assisting the prosecutors in all District criminal courts to ensure good and effective functioning of the court

14. Assisting the senior staff member with everything necessarily needed to ensure proper process of the court

15. Monthly stats

Reason for departure: to further studies.

Duration: 3 years

SKILLS

COMPUTER SKILLS

NEGOTIATION SKILLS

DRAFTING OF CONTRACTS

MINUTES DRAFTING

MICROSOFT OFFICE

LEGAL SUITE

SECRETARY

TYPIST: (advanced word and excel skills)

MICROSOFT EXCEL: •Task automation using macros and VBA •Creating dynamic reports with PivotTables

•Building formulas •Cell formatting •Managing large datasets with functions: IF, •SUM, INDEX, MATCH, VLOOKUP

•Task automation •Manipulate date, time, text, and arrays •Building charts and graphs •Pivot tables and reporting

•Data recording •VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP •INDEX MATCH •Advanced conditional formatting •Data simulations

•Data validation •Charts and graphs creation

MICROSOFT WORD: •Use templates and text effects Insert •watermarks and icons •Insert citations •Perform a mail merge •Use internet tools to enhance Word documents DATA CAPTURING & PROCESSING

Ability to exercise discretion and to remain poised under pressure. Ability to work on your own initiative without close supervision. Organised, pro-active, self-motivated, efficient and flexible. ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

Effective interpersonal, written & oral communication skills in an international context Report writing

Experience using electronic filing software

Legal research

Understanding of legal terminology

PROFESSIONAL TRAITS

• Admirable experience in working with robust document management systems.

• Familiar with contract documents and terms, with an ability to identify and summarize material terms.

• Familiar with date tracking software.

• Thorough knowledge of the life cycle of contracts from development, evaluation, negotiation, to approval, tracking, close-out, and day-to-day management.

• Proficient in utilizing a calendaring system to track contractual obligations and follow up to ensure timely performance and adherence to terms.

• Proficient in maintaining contract files and all legal files.

• Extreme ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Immense ability to uphold standards of complete discretion and confidentiality.

• Outstanding ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

• Remarkable ability to manage a high volume of contract requests.

•Highly regarded for proactive attitude and ability to think laterally.

•providing ideas and solutions.

•Detail orientated and resourceful in the completion of tasks with ability to multi-task effectively and work in a fast paced environment – meeting strict deadlines.

•Organized individual with exceptional follow through abilities and strong technical skills.

•Dedicated individual, achieving a reputation for consistently going beyond what is required.

•Implement creative approaches to problem solving through use of excellent analytical skills.

•Excellent inter-personal skills, confident and poised in inter-actions with individuals at all levels.

• Clear and good understanding of a vision and a set of objectives. Thus, can identify issues and formulate practical solutions. Can conceptualize and interactively manage the process which achieves objectives.

• Think creatively and dialectically.

•Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system.

•Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office

•Working knowledge of case management software

•Excellent secretarial and organisational skills

•Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

•Typing up and filing basic legal documents and correspondence STRONG POINTS

• I can type 82 words per minute, Computer Literate (excellent in MS word, Excel, Access, outlook, publisher and PowerPoint).

• I am an aspiring young leader well organised and responsible, with enthusiasm to be involved in any old or new projects- I am creative, vibrant and full of energy.

• I can delegate, prioritize, plan, solve problems, put together schedules, and information.

• I have good Communication skills, structured and organized. Able to read people and situations.

•I can act on and follow instructions very well and can work well under pressure.

• I am a fast learner, team player, motivated and I am eager to always learn something new.

• Professional positive self image and commitment to job on hand

• Self Starter, motivated to succeed

• Strong relationship builder

• Reliable, responsible and ethical Flexible and multitasking Effective at time management and prioritization. COMPETENCY

• Hard working and ability to handle pressure

• Excellent service delivery exceeding ordinary standards

• Good communication verbally and writing

• Ability to function as a Team player and on individual basis

• Focused, Innovation and Determination

• Able to work under pressure

• I am willing to learn from others and I am a hard worker

• Like to share ideas while working with a team

• I am self motivated

• Enjoy challenges

• Being able to identify my weak and strong points PERSONAL VALUE

To be a decent person who is respected as it is how i approach people in my communities and work space. I see myself as an intelligent, positive individual with well-developed communication and interaction skills. I am here to make a positive difference despite being imperfect. My work reflects my values.i aim to Embrace something bigger than myself & Continually improve my skills and also Inspire others to achieve great things. REFERENCE

Mr.s Hawa Carrim - "National prosecuting Authority" Control Prosecutor

012-***-****

Mr Ndivhuwo Nngidi - "National Prosecuting Authority" Data capturer

066-***-****

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