Courtney Goodwin
@courtneygoodwin
Conveyancing Paralegal at Bornman & Hayward Attorneys, supporting low-cost housing transfers and drafting antenuptial contracts and wills.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At Bornman & Hayward Attorneys, I provide legal support for conveyancing and property matters, including low-cost housing transfers. I also draft antenuptial contracts and wills and assist with notarial and conveyancing transactions.
Previously, at Legacy Fiduciary Services & Estate Planners and AdriaansAttorneys, I administered trusts and deceased estates, managed property transfers, and drafted legal documents. I hold an LLB from the University of SouthAfrica and have completed my clerkship of articles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Conveyancing Paralegal
Bornman & Hayward Attorneys
Mar 2026 - Present (8 months)
Provide comprehensive legal support in conveyancing and property law matters, including management of low-cost housing transfers, drafting Antenuptial Contracts and Last Wills and Testaments, and assisting with notarial and conveyancing transactions. Liaise with clients, financial institutions, government departments, and the Deeds Office while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Fiduciary Administrator
Legacy Fiduciary Services & Estate Planners
Aug 2025 - Dec 2025 (4 months)
Managed the full trust administration lifecycle, including trust registrations and amendments, drafting trustee resolutions, and coordinating annual trustee meetings. Administered deceased estates from reporting to the Master of the High Court through to finalisation, and drafted Last Wills and Testaments and Codicils.
Candidate Legal Practitioner
Adriaans Attorneys
Mar 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 3 months)
Administered deceased estates from reporting to the Master of the High Court through to finalisation, including drafting Liquidation and Distribution Accounts. Managed property transfers, coordinated FICA compliance, and drafted various legal documents including Last Wills and Testaments and Redistribution Agreements.
Estates & Conveyancing Paralegal
Adriaans Attorneys
May 2022 - Mar 2023 (10 months)
Provided paralegal support in estates and conveyancing matters.
Legal Secretary
Hildebrand Attorneys
Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 (6 months)
Provided secretarial and administrative support in a legal environment.
Debt Collector
Ward & Brink Attorneys
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years 11 months)
Collected debts on behalf of the firm.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Law Society of South Africa
Lead Certificate, Law
Completed the Lead Certificate program in November 2023.
Black Conveyancer's Training Academy
Conveyancing Paralegal Certificate, Conveyancing
Completed the Conveyancing Paralegal Certificate program in March 2022.
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Law (LLB), Law
Earned a Bachelor of Law (LLB) degree in June 2022.
Voortrekker High
National Senior Certificate (Matric), General
Completed the National Senior Certificate (Matric) in November 2015.
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Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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