Student

• Oct 2022 - Present

Career Break

• Mar 2021 - Present

Immigrated from South Africa with the right to work in Australia. Spent time investing in my studies - enrolled at the University of Sydney to complete my law conversion and be admitted as a Solicitor which will enable me to practice law in New South Wales. Immigrated from South Africa with the right to work in Australia. Spent time investing in my studies - enrolled at the University of Sydney to complete my law conversion and be admitted as a Solicitor which will enable me to practice law in New South Wales.

Student

• Nov 2021 - Oct 2022

Practicing Attorney

• Apr 2017 - Feb 2021

Represent clients as a Family Law Specialist in South Africa, attending Trials, Pre-Trial Conferences and court appearances (High Court, Magistrates’ Court, Domestic/Family Violence Courts and the Constitutional Court)Provide professional advice, assistance and support across a wide range of issues including separation, divorce, child support, adoption and property as well as financial settlementsAdvise on alternative dispute resolution options, prior to entering a relationship or prior to separating, as well as financial agreementsPrepare drafts, negotiate and review court documents such as notices, briefs, pleadings, court applications, general contracts and settlement agreementsExamine and evaluate evidence that may prove beneficial for clients and effectively and empathetically manage emotionally unpredictable situationsRefer clients to counsellors, psychologists, financial planners and other professionalsTrain, develop and mentor a high performing team of Graduate Attorneys

Law Graduate

• Jun 2015 - Mar 2017

Undertake research and analysis whilst contributing to policy development to assist in the structuring of solutions to a range of legal issuesAssist with general legal administration, prepare court files for Trials, and correspond with clients and opponents respectivelyUndertake a range of litigation support responsibilities (drafting settlement agreements, general contracts, Pleadings and Notices)Utilise discipline related knowledge to explain legal issues and provide advice and solutions to clients under supervision, referring more complex legal matters to senior team membersOrganise and manage client appointments, file court documents and provide general legal administrative assistanceSupport a range of projects, policies and court attendances to acquire an understanding of operational, regulatory and governance facets and gain a holistic view of work in Family Law

Law Graduate

• Dec 2014 - May 2015

Draft and review contracts and provide legal advice to clients under the supervision of the Principal Attorney Liaise with clients and other industry professionals in regard to Company Law, Law of Contracts, Estates, Family Law and Criminal Law Assist with matters and guidance in relation to the Companies Tribunal Brief Advocates, attend to Bail Applications, review contracts, agreements, pleadings and notices Draft and review contracts and provide legal advice to clients under the supervision of the Principal Attorney Liaise with clients and other industry professionals in regard to Company Law, Law of Contracts, Estates, Family Law and Criminal Law Assist with matters and guidance in relation to the Companies Tribunal Brief Advocates, attend to Bail Applications, review contracts, agreements, pleadings and notices