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Candidate Attorney with LLB experienced in criminal, civil and debt law; skilled in legal drafting and research.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a hands-on attorney role in criminal or civil practice where I can apply legal drafting, litigation support, and compliance skills within a collaborative, mentorship-focused firm.

I am a Candidate Attorney with two years' experience at Legal Aid South Africa and hold an LLB from the University of the Western Cape. My practice has spanned criminal law, civil law, divorce, bail, evictions, debt matters and labour law, and I regularly draft agreements and wills.

I have coordinated Street Law programs, contributed to the Black Lawyers Association, and completed a Compliance Management Certificate at UCT. I bring strong legal drafting, research and advising skills, critical thinking, and a collaborative approach to client-centred legal work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Candidate Attorney

Legal Aid South Africa

Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years)

Provided legal representation and advice in criminal and civil matters at the Athlone office, handling bail, evictions, maintenance and drafting wills and agreements from 2022 to 2024.

Civil Law Legal Drafting Legal Research Wills

Member, Black Lawyers Association

Black Lawyers Association

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 7 months)

Engaged with the Black Lawyers Association in 2020 to support professional development, networking, and legal advocacy activities.

Advocacy Professional Development Research Public Speaking

Street Law Coordinator

University of the Western Cape

Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 7 months)

Coordinated Street Law program activities in 2019, organizing legal outreach sessions and managing volunteers to deliver community legal education.

Program Coordination Legal Education Community Outreach Volunteer Management Public Speaking Stakeholder Engagement

Street Law Member

University of the Western Cape

Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 7 months)

Participated in Street Law activities in 2018 delivering legal literacy sessions and supporting community-facing legal education initiatives.

Legal Education Community Outreach Public Speaking Legal Research Communication

Financial Assessor

Intelligent Debt Management

Assessed clients' financial situations and recommended debt relief options during a two-month engagement in 2024, supporting case preparation and client intake.

Debt Counselling Financial Analysis Case Management Regulatory Compliance