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Gcinile Thabede User

@gcinilethabedeuser

International migration assistant and attorney experienced in immigration and litigation.

South Africa
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What I'm looking for

I seek a professional legal or migration role where I can apply immigration and litigation expertise, work collaboratively, and advance client-focused solutions.

I am an International Migration Assistant and qualified attorney with hands-on experience across criminal, civil, contract, refugee and immigration law. I combine client-facing work with thorough legal research, document drafting and court representation.

In my current role I manage client consultations, prepare and lodge student visa applications, collate supporting documents and ensure application accuracy while supporting the wider migration team. Previously, I operated my own practice and served as an attorney providing courtroom representation, legal opinions and extensive legal drafting.

I have worked in legal aid, corporate advisory and human rights contexts, including refugee and migrant rights, which sharpened my ability to prepare appeals, judicial reviews and heads of argument. I have also contributed as an independent marker in higher education, assessing advanced indigenous law.

I am detail-oriented, organized and skilled at client relationship management, time management and multicultural communication. I seek to apply my legal expertise to deliver high-quality immigration and litigation services that strengthen organizational reputation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Legal Intern

Lawyers for Human Rights

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Supported the Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme by conducting client consultations, drafting appeals, letters to departments, judicial review documents and briefs to counsel.

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Candidate Attorney

Legal Aid South Africa

Nov 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 1 month)

Worked in civil and criminal departments drafting applications, filing court documents, conducting research, attending criminal court and representing clients under supervision.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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University of Zululand

Bachelor of Law, Law

2011 - 2014

Completed a Bachelor of Law at the University of Zululand, focusing on legal foundations and practice skills.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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