SEBOKO LEFA RACHIDI
LEGAL PRACTITIONER (ADVOCATE)
43 Springbok Str, Groblersdal
Summary
Results-driven Legal Practitioner with 1 year experience in Secretarial and 4 years of experience in Litigation. An accomplished Advocate with a proven track record at the High Court, adapt in legal compliance, litigation support, and advanced legal research. Proficient in drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements and advising clients on legal matters. Demonstrate in complemented by strong interpersonal and development skills. Resolving disputes, conduct of ethics and constitutional supremacy. Astute Advocate that can handle multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Have the ability to interpret the law of all legal expertise and aspects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Practitioner (Advocate)
High Court
06.2023 - Current
- Analyze and apply legal principles and perform legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Collaborate with human resources and outside counsel to protect companies from legal claims.
- Negotiate favorable settlements with opposing counsel, avoiding costly litigation.
- Draft comprehensive legal documents such as contracts, wills, trusts, pleadings, motions, and briefs for successful outcomes in various matters.
- Coordinate efforts among attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure seamless delivery of services to clients.
- Present evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in criminal or civil litigation.
- Research, write and file motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Study Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Advocate for policy changes by participating in legislative hearings, using legal expertise to influence public policy.
Pupil Member of the Bar
Limpopo Society of Advocates
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Used knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcome of cases.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labour law and taxation.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
Secretary
Groblersdal Youth Association (NPO)
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Assisted in event planning and execution for company functions such as conferences, workshops, or social gatherings.
- Promoted a positive image of the organization through clear communication both internally with colleagues and externally with clients.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by providing support to colleagues when needed in various tasks or projects.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Contributed to team morale by organizing staff welfare activities, leading to improvement in workplace satisfaction.
Education
Certificate: Competency Based Examination - Advocacy Vocational Training
Legal Practice Council (LPC)
Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate: School For Legal Practice - Law School
Enterprises University of Pretoria
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Limpopo
Mankweng, Limpopo, Groblersdal 04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - NSC
Abbotts College
Pretoria East, Gauteng, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Civil, Criminal and Motion Proceedings
References
1. Adv M.M Thipe
Training Supervisor and Mentor at Limpopo Society of Advocates
0726233978 / advthipem@gmail.com
2. Adv E.P Kotsoana
Associate at Pan African Bar Association of South Africa
0649443874 / advkotsoana@gmail.com
3. Mr L.C Makofane
Chairperson of Groblersdal Youth Association (NPO)
0835195643 / mphelamakofane00@gmail.com
Timeline
Legal Practitioner (Advocate)
High Court
06.2023 - Current
Pupil Member of the Bar
Limpopo Society of Advocates
01.2021 - 01.2022
Secretary
Groblersdal Youth Association (NPO)
07.2019 - 07.2020
Certificate: Competency Based Examination - Advocacy Vocational Training
Legal Practice Council (LPC)
04.2001 -
Certificate: School For Legal Practice - Law School
Enterprises University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Laws - LLB
University of Limpopo
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - NSC
Abbotts College
04.2001 -
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