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Bessie Mamogobo

@bessiemamogobo

Senior Legal Secretary at Phungo Incorporated, preparing legal documents and coordinating billing, compliance, and case records.

South Africa

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At Phungo Incorporated, I provide senior legal and administrative support to attorneys and legal teams. I prepare and proofread legal documents, manage case files, and coordinate diaries and deadlines.

I also support billing and financial administration, including time capture, invoicing, billing queries, and reconciliations.

At Bowmans, I supported the corporate restructuring team with governance and corporate documents, due diligence, document review, and client communications.

Earlier, I supported employment law and litigation teams at Sihlali Molefe Incorporated and Chris N Billings Attorneys. My qualifications include a BCom in Law, a Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies, and a Certificate in Legal Practice Management.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Legal Secretary & Administration Professional

Current

Phungo Incorporated

Jan 2011 - Present (15 years 9 months)

Provide senior administrative and legal support to attorneys and legal teams, including document preparation, billing, and compliance. Manage diaries, deadlines, and stakeholder communication.

Legal Document Preparation Case Management Billing Invoicing FICA Compliance Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Deadline Management Client Liaison

Legal Assistant – Corporate Law, Bankruptcy & Restructuring

Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys (Now Bowmans)

Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 (3 years 11 months)

Provided administrative and legal support to the corporate restructuring team, coordinating meetings, preparing governance documents, and assisting with due diligence processes.

Corporate Law Document Review Due Diligence Record keeping Client Communication

Office Administrator

Ranamane Phungo Incorporated

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008 (2 years 11 months)

Managed day-to-day office operations and administrative functions, providing executive and staff support. Coordinated meetings, schedules, and correspondence, and maintained accurate records.

Office Administration Scheduling Correspondence Record keeping Documentation Preparation

Legal Secretary – Employment Law

Sihlali Molefe Incorporated

Jan 2003 - Dec 2006 (3 years 11 months)

Provided comprehensive administrative and legal support to the labour law team, including drafting employment contracts and CCMA-related correspondence. Coordinated meetings and maintained case records.

Employment Law Contract Drafting CRA Correspondence Case Management Client Communication

Legal Secretary

Chris N Billings Attorneys

Jan 2000 - Dec 2003 (3 years 11 months)

Provided administrative and secretarial support to the litigation team, including drafting pleadings, managing correspondence, and maintaining case files. Coordinated court deadlines and client communications.

Litigation Support Pleading drafting Correspondence Case File Management Court Deadlines