Bianka Shaw
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT LITIGATION SUPPORT | LLB STUDENT
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Final-year LLB student at UNISA with practical experience in legal administration and litigation support within a legal practice. Experienced in drafting legal documents, managing litigation files, liaising with clients and third parties and supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate, efficient and professional legal administrative support.
Eager to grow in the legal field and contribute to a dynamic team.
Experience
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Kirshen Naidoo & Company
(2025-03)
- Assist attorneys with litigation administration and case management.
- Draft legal documents including summonses, notices, affidavits and correspondence.
- Prepare litigation files and supporting documentation for legal proceedings.
- Liaise with clients, sheriffs, brokers and third parties regarding ongoing legal matters.
- Manage electronic and physical case files while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and proper record keeping.
- Capture, update and maintain matter information on Ghost Practice, AJS and CaseLinesLines.
- Monitor litigation deadlines and ensure compliance with court requirements and procedural rules.
- Coordinate service and delivery of legal documents.
- Email and correspond with clients, sheriffs, advocates and brokers regarding matter updates and documentation.
- Process receipts, payments and administer financial records and trust-related transactions.
- Assist with legal research and preparation of documents for attorneys.
- Maintain professional communication with clients regarding progress and outcomes.
- Support trial preparation including document collation, indexing and pagination of bundles.
- Ensure all documentation is properly filed, stored and easily accessible.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER - My Body Guru
(2020-10 - 2021-11)
- Managed staff and daily warehouse operations.
- Oversaw production workflows and ensured efficiency.
- Maintained strong vendor and client relationships.
- Handled stock take, dispatch and inventory control.
- Processed creditor accounts and managed payments.
- Provided excellent customer service.
- Managed online store operations and order fulfillment.
PERSONAL ASSISTANT / OFFICE MANAGER - J D Telecom
(2020-01 - 2020-09)
- Provided personal assistance to CEO and managed diaries and schedules.
- Coordinated events, meetings and training sessions.
- Managed vendor relations and client communication.
- Implemented Covid-19 protocol and PPE within the business.
- Captured and maintained data and business information.
- Performed screening, reception and administrative duties.
- Maintained staff registers and company records.
Education
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA) (2026)
