Yonela Mpambani

As a skilled and highly knowledgeable professional with key experience in legal research, analysis, negotiation, and representation, I am well prepared to surpass your expectations. With this in mind, I invite your firm to consider the enclosed resume as you look to fill the Legal Advisor position.

Currently, I offer 4 years of post-admission experience. My career tenure has encompassed a variety of areas of law, including consulting with clients concerning their labour, commercial, and civil matters. Successfully completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree, Practical Legal Training (PLT) and a Certificate in Compliance Management.

My background includes preparing pleadings, opinions and various legal agreements, as well as interacting with courts to facilitate streamlined legal operations. I have the ability to analyze complex legal situations or problems and then present sound opinions of them both orally and in writing. I am fully aware of the structure, culture, and procedures of the legal profession and have the unique ability to work on several cases simultaneously. 

Arreas of expertise include:

• Receiving and attending to instructions for cases.
• Consulting with clients concerning their legal matters (i.e., labour, commercial, and civil matters
• Ascertaining the details and merits of each case. 
• Conducting legal research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources.
• Drafting and vetting various agreements, including commercial agreements.
• Researching different legislations and analysing policies to provide legal opinions in memoranda for different government entities and private clients.
• Drafting legal texts, including opinions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Providing legal advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing legal advice on debt collection and instituting legal action where necessary
• Giving instructions to Candidate Attorneys on matters and to serve and file pleadings in court.
• Preparing tender documents for tender submissions.
• Registered as a Debt Collector with the Council for Debt Collectors.
• Demonstrating persistence, persuasion, leadership, and superior communication skills to interact effectively with clients and provide an excellent level of service.

With my background in providing legal assistance combined with my inherent understanding of legal contracts, negotiations, and proceedings, I am ready to provide outstanding service within your Organisation as your next Legal Advisor. 

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Pumla Nkosi Attorneys 

January 2023 - Current

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, contracts, and agreements. 
• Advising clients on legal issues spanning labour, commercial, and civil domains. 
• Assessing the specifics and strengths of individual cases. 
• Conducting thorough legal research utilizing statutes, case precedents, and other pertinent legal resources. 
• Crafting and reviewing a variety of agreements, including those related to employment. 
• Analyzing diverse legislation and formulating legal opinions for both governmental bodies and private clients
•  Offering legal counsel to both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Offering guidance on debt collection matters and initiating legal actions as required. 
• Directing Candidate Attorneys on case- related tasks and court filing responsibilities. 
• Stay abreast of changes in the law and legal trends relevant to the firm’s practice areas.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Malahlela and Company Attorneys Inc

January 2022 – December 2022

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assisted senior attorneys in preparing for hearings. 
• Consulted with clients regarding legal matters encompassing labour, commercial and civil issues. 
• Conducted thorough legal research utilizing legislation, case law, and related legal literature. 
• Drafted and reviewed various agreements, including those of a commercial nature. 
• Created legal documents such as opinions, pleadings opinions, pleadings, and other necessary paperwork.
• Ensured strict confidentiality and secure storage of client-interaction and client interaction data. 
• Maintained records of time spent on each task. 
• Compiled tender documents for submission. 
• Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute insights based on research and analysis. 
• Handle administrative tasks related to cases, including file management and scheduling.

JUNIOR ATTORNEY (CONSULTANT ATTORNEY)

Malahlela and Company Attorneys Inc

July 2021 – December 2021

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Conducted legal research and analysis to support senior attorneys and clients in various cases and projects. 
• Assist in drafting legal documents, including pleadings, briefs, contracts, and agreements. 
• Processed and managed task orders and incoming correspondence for various cases. 
• Provided consultation to clients regarding civil, administrative, and divorce matters. 
• Evaluated the particulars and strengths of each case. 
• Conducted thorough legal research utilizing legislation, case law, and pertinent legal resources. 
• Maintained records of time spent on projects and updated the line manager on case progress. 
• Prepared drafts of letters, opinions, pleadings, and other legal documents.

LEGAL COUNSELLOR SUPERVISOR

LegalWise South Africa (Pty) Ltd

May 2019 – July 2021

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Supervised staff under the direction of the Branch Manager, overseeing all development and administrative tasks. 
•  Provided in-person and telephonic legal advice to Members after consulting with them. 
• Delivered legal support and services to Members, ensuring efficient progress reporting. 
•  Prepared legal documents such as contracts, wills, and general court applications for Members. 
• Handled drafting of correspondences and managed incoming correspondence.
•  Maintained electronic files, updating them regularly to adhere to Company Standards. 
• Reported directly to the Branch Manager and managed staff records administration. 
• Oversaw management of office petty cash. 
• Trained and appointed as Safety, Health, and Environment Representative (SHE Rep), undertaking safety, health, and environmental concerns duties.

CANDIDATE ATTORNEY

Magagula George Mcetywa Incorporated (MGM INC.)

May 2018 – May 2019

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Prepared various legal documents including letters, pleadings, notices, etc. 
• Facilitated the serving of documents to all relevant parties in court cases. 
• Communicated with clients, sheriffs, and adversaries to ensure smooth proceedings.
• Conducted comprehensive research on legislation and analyzed regulatory policies to offer recommendations to government bodies and private clients. 
• Managed case files for trial presentations, court appearances, and administrative tasks. 
• Drafted and negotiated agreements between clients and stakeholders to resolve conflicts and clarify directions. 
• Generated team communications and materials for quarterly meetings. 
• Collaborated with directors and senior associates to address challenges, enhance operations, and deliver outstanding client service. 
• Prepared correspondence 
• Assisted with general administrative duties and other tasks as needed.

LEGAL COUNSELLOR

LegalWise South Africa (Pty) Ltd

May 2016 – April 2018

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Provided in-person and telephonic legal consultations to Members. 
• Offered efficient progress reporting for Members receiving legal support and services. 
• Prepared various legal documents such as contracts, wills, and court applications for Members. 
• Managed general office administration tasks including file diarizing. 
• Drafted and responded to correspondences. 
• Conducted data capture and handled ad-hoc tasks as required. 
• Regularly reported and provided feedback to Members, Management, and Head Office.

INTERNSHIP

Alexander Forbes Financial Services-Trust & Beneficiary Fund Services

May 2015 – April 2016

Key Functions & Responsibilities:

• Composed agendas, assembled annexures for meeting approval, and disseminated them to trustees.
•  Participated in trustee gatherings, transcribed minutes, and circulated them to pertinent stakeholders.
• Executed tasks and shared information with trustees, insurance firms, and asset managers.
• Organized distribution of rule amendments’ responsibilities in bullet point format.

Postgraduate Diploma in Drafting & Interpretation of Contracts 

University of Johannesburg

Current

Certificate In Compliance Management

University Of Cape Town

2017

Practical Legal Training (PLT)

Law Society of South Africa

2016

Bachelor Of Laws (LLB)

UNISA

2015

Matric Certificate

Hoërskool Pretoria-West

2006