Kaylynn Adams

I am a focused, result-driven, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual, an Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa. I have experience in civil, legal recoveries and conveyancing. I am eager to exercise the knowledge obtained from my experience and gain technical skills in a challenging work environment while contributing to meet deadlines, and produce deliverables expected of me.

I enjoy working with and being part of a successful productive team, but also thrive in individual projects. More than capable of leading a team and thrive working in high pressure and challenging working environments. Naturally possess excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills, manage work relationships well and have the ability to influence decisions.

Legal Counsellor at LegalWise (2022-02 – Present)

• Rendering service by assisting members to be in the best position through professional representation
• Rendering general legal advice
• Rendering legal support and service to members through efficient progress reporting standards
• Conducting consultations with member telephonically
• Perusing and attending to incoming correspondence
• Updating electronic files
• Bail assistance
• Claim assessment of legal matters and referral of matters to relevant attorneys

Paralegal at MacRobert Attorneys (2021-02 – 2021-04)

• Attending to the delivery of registered title deeds to the various banks within prescribed turnaround times
• Liaising with clients and attending to delivery of title deeds
• Drafting of letters
• Attending to deeds office memos
• Signing of transfer documents

Candidate Attorney at MacRobert Attorneys (2019-01 – 2021-02)

• Attending to high court and magistrate court
• Attending to the Deeds office daily
• Serving of documents
• Consultation with clients
• Attending to the Master of the High court
• Lodgment of deceased estates
• Drafting of pleadings and notices
• Attending to dispatch of title deeds and bonds to various banks
• Attending to the lodgment of deeds at the Deeds office
• Drafting of default judgments
• Drafting of summons
• Preparing briefs for Advocates
• Legal research

Legal Admin at MacRobert Attorneys (2018-06 – 2019-01)

• Assisting with preparation of summons and default judgment applications
• Organization of files and typing /filing of documents
• General office management
• Answering telephone calls and assisting the general reception duties
• Assisting with typing of draft deeds

Practical Legal Training in Law – Legal Education and Development (L.E.A.D) (2021 – 2021)

Bachelor of Laws in Law – University of Johannesburg (2016 – 2016)

Certificate in MS Word & Office – Damelin West Rand (2008 – 2008)

National Senior Certificate – Randfontein High School (2007 – 2007)