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Ilandi Van Rooyen

@ilandivanrooyen

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Admitted Attorney with 9+ years' civil litigation experience in High Court and Magistrate’s Court matters.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior litigation role where I can lead high-stakes civil matters, mentor junior staff, and drive client-focused outcomes in a collaborative legal team.

I am an Admitted Attorney with over nine years' focused experience in civil litigation, specialising in High Court and Magistrate’s Court matters. I prepare thorough pre-trial documentation, draft comprehensive legal pleadings and provide detailed legal research and opinions.

My practice history includes pupillage at the Pretoria Bar, articles of clerkship in Randburg and leading plaintiff Road Accident Fund litigation, where I led case preparation, instructed experts and managed complex trial files.

I have successfully represented numerous plaintiffs, negotiated favourable settlements, and ensured rigorous adherence to court protocols. I also have experience in drafting liquidations and sequestrations applications, commercial lease disputes and debt collection under the National Credit Act.

I have supervised and developed departmental staff, coordinated trial teams and maintained meticulous file administration, bringing resilience, client-service orientation and strong judgment to every matter.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Admitted Attorney

Van Der Elst Inc

Apr 2011 - Apr 2018 (7 years)

Led High Court and Magistrate’s Court civil litigation for Road Accident Fund plaintiffs, managing pre-trial processes, instructing experts and counsel, and securing favourable settlements while supervising departmental staff.

Litigation Trial Preparation Legal Research Case Management

Candidate Attorney

Reaan Swanepoel Attorneys

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011 (1 year 11 months)

Orchestrated civil litigation tasks including drafting particulars of claim, managing discovery and trial bundles, attending urgent applications and arbitrations, and handling commercial lease debt collections and related settlements.

Discovery Trial Bundles Legal Drafting Debt Collection National Credit Act Court Appearances

Pupil Advocate

Society of Advocates Pretoria Bar

Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)

Conducted High Court and Magistrate’s Court civil matters during pupillage, assisted in trial preparation, appeared under supervision for unopposed motions and divorces, and drafted legal opinions on evidentiary and substantive issues.