Professional Profile
Legal professional with experience in conveyancing, property law, including foreclosure proceedings, property acquisition documentation and administrative support. Proven track record of independently managing large portfolios of legal matters while maintaining exacting standards in document preparation, case management, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in providing comprehensive legal secretarial support to senior attorneys in fast-paced legal environments, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational capabilities.
Professional Experience
Property Manager | RE/MAX Infoglobe Franschhoek, Cape Town
Real Estate Agent & Property Portfolio Manager
• Property Transaction Management: Managed all aspects of residential property transactions including sale agreements, lease documentation, and property transfer processes. Ensured strict compliance with regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Contract Administration: Prepared and reviewed complex property contracts, lease agreements, and related legal documentation with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Database & Records Management: Implemented and maintained comprehensive CRM systems to track property portfolios, client interactions, and transaction pipelines. Generated detailed analytical reports to support business decision-making.
• Administrative Excellence: Provided high-level administrative support to senior management including report preparation, scheduling coordination, and maintenance of critical business documentation to exacting standards.
Conveyancing Legal Department | MawereSibanda Commercial Lawyers
Legal Secretary & Conveyancing Assistant
• Property Law & Foreclosure Support: Provided comprehensive secretarial support for property law matters including foreclosure proceedings, mortgage documentation, and property transfers. Managed complete case files from inception through closure, ensuring all documentation met stringent legal and regulatory requirements.
• Independent Portfolio Management: Successfully managed a large portfolio of conveyancing matters with minimal supervision, prioritizing competing deadlines and ensuring timely progression of all files. Maintained comprehensive tracking systems to monitor case status and critical milestones.
• Legal Documentation Excellence: Drafted, reviewed, and finalized complex legal documents including sale agreements, mortgage bonds, transfer documents, and foreclosure pleadings. Ensured all documentation adhered to exacting standards for accuracy, formatting, and legal compliance.
• Court & Registry Liaison: Coordinated court filings for foreclosure proceedings, managed communication with Deeds Office and Sheriff's offices, and attended to all procedural requirements. Maintained meticulous records of all court dates, filing deadlines, and registry correspondence.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Served as primary point of contact for clients, financial institutions, and third-party service providers. Provided regular status updates and prepared detailed progress reports to exacting standards.
• Compliance & Reporting: Generated comprehensive reports on matter status, financial reconciliations, and compliance metrics. Maintained strict adherence to trust account regulations and legal practice management protocols.
International Trade Documentation Coordinator | Coghlan Welsh and Guest International Law Firm
Legal Intern with International Commercial Law Focus
• Complex Documentation Management: Organized and maintained critical international trade and commercial documentation systems, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and adherence to strict quality standards.
• Multi-Matter Coordination: Efficiently managed multiple international shipping schedules and legal matter deadlines simultaneously, demonstrating strong independent work capabilities and organizational skills.
• Legal Support Services: Provided essential secretarial and administrative support to legal team handling international commercial transactions, maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism.
Democratic Governance and Rights Unit | University of Cape Town
Virtual Legal Clerk
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conducted comprehensive legal research and prepared detailed memoranda to support case preparation, demonstrating strong analytical and legal writing capabilities.
• Document Preparation: Assisted in drafting orders, judgments, and legal correspondence with strict adherence to formatting standards, legal protocols, and quality requirements.
• Administrative Coordination: Provided remote administrative support including client communication, case status tracking, and liaison services to facilitate efficient case progression.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) in International Trade Law – In Progress
University of Cape Town
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Completed
Stellenbosch University
Cambridge Advanced Level & IGCSE
Dominican Convent High School
Technical Proficiencies
• Legal Practice Management: Case file management, matter tracking systems, trust account administration, court filing procedures
• Software & Systems: Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced - Word, Excel, Outlook), Database Management Systems, Zoho CRM, legal documentation software
• Documentation & Reporting: Legal document preparation and review, comprehensive report writing, data analysis and presentation
• Communication: Professional client liaison, video conferencing, bulk email systems, stakeholder management
• Project Management: Multi-matter coordination, deadline management, workflow optimization, independent task prioritization
References
Nerine Walters (RE Max Brokerage Co-founder 2024)
Property Management and Executive Assistant
+27 (73) 945-0828
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Jason Branson (BriefCo Bill of Costs Consulting Firm Supervisor 2025)
Business Development Manager Sales Department
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