Chanel Thomas

Detail-oriented and motivated law graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Law and currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). Have hands-on internship experience within a legal practice, including Detail-oriented and professional individual with strong communication and administrative skills. Experienced in client liaison, answering and directing calls, and maintaining professional correspondence.

Skilled in drafting general and legal letters, summarising legal cases, taking accurate meeting minutes, and managing files efficiently.

Vac Student - Skye Forsyth Attorneys - Pietermaritzburg

(2024-06 - 2024-06)

• Attended and witnessed divorce declarations at the Regional Court in Pietermaritzburg.

Vac Student - J Leslie Smith & Company Inc

(2025-01 - 2025-12)

• Exposure to the following departments; Family Law, Estates, Trusts, Local Conveyancing, Agency Conveyancing, Litigation and Insurance law.

Legal Intern - Sinanin Naidoo Attorneys

(2026-01 - 2026-04)

• Managed incoming and outgoing calls, emails, and correspondence professionally
• Scheduled appointments, meetings, and maintained executive calendars
• Prepared, drafted, and formatted documents, reports, and legal correspondence
• Took accurate minutes during meetings and distributed them accordingly
• Maintained organized filing systems (both electronic and manual)
• Handled client inquiries and provided excellent customer service
• Managed office supplies and ensured smooth day-to-day office operations
• Typed documents from dictation with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Assisted with document preparation for legal matters and case files

Bachelor of Arts in Law - Law - Stadio Higher Education (2024)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law - Stadio Higher Education (2027-01)