Adv Dumase Baloyi

In-House Advocate - JF Baloyi Attorneys Incorporated

(2018-11 - 2022-07)

Handling of civil and criminal litigations as required from time to time. Conducting legal research, Drafting pleadings and legal opinions in alignment with the merits of each matter.
Consulting with clients to obtain mandates and provide updates as required. Court appearance.
Providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice to clients on a variety of legal topics (ranging from civil, family, criminal, statutory law, Labour law, etc) that relate to their business sector and their services or needs.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various contracts and agreements. Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the clients.
Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures for clients.
Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practices for clients. Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel or auditors.
Staying up to date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect the business, clients, and various industries.

Administrator: Legal - JF Baloyi Attorneys Incorporated

(2016-11 - 2018-10)

Provided administrative support to Legal Practitioners and enhanced office effectiveness. Handled communication with clients, witnesses, etc. Facilitated administrative support and attended trials.
Prepared case briefs and summarised depositions, interrogatories, and testimony.
Conducted investigations and statistical/documentary research. Located and developed case relevant information.
Typed up and file basic legal documents and correspondence. Monitored deadlines and juggled calendars.

Assistant: Legal (Secondment from JF Baloyi Attorneys) - Raphela Incorporated Attorneys and Conveyancers

(2015-07 - 2016-09)

Rendering legal services focusing on Labour and Commercial Law. Legal administrative support for trials.
Conducted legal research, drafted documents, and emails for Legal Practitioners. Handled administrative tasks on behalf of the Legal Practitioners.
Provided administrative support to Legal Practitioners and enhance office effectiveness. Handled communication with clients, witnesses etc.

Candidate Attorney - JF Baloyi Attorneys Incorporated

(2014-10 - 2016-10)

With the guidance and support of the Lead Attorney, drafted pleadings relating to civil, criminal, family, and labour law matters. Consulted with Clients to obtain mandates and provide updates as required. Under the supervision of the Lead Attorney, participated in litigation proceedings.
Conducted legal research to inform legal opinions.

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