Kuhle Phumla

Admitted Attorney with practical litigation and legal advisory experience across the Magistrates', Regional and High Courts. Independently manages high-volume civil, commercial and family law litigation files from consultation through finalisation, conducts court appearances, drafts complex legal documents, and prepares and argues bills of costs at taxation. Skilled in legal research, contract drafting and review, regulatory compliance and client advisory, with strong knowledge of South African legal procedure, administrative law and family law matters.

Experienced in mentoring candidate attorneys and managing legal administration in high-volume environments.

Candidate Attorney → Legal Assistant → Admitted Attorney (2023-02 – Present)

• Independently manage civil, commercial, medical negligence, contractual and family law litigation matters from inception to finalisation.
• Gained exposure to Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims, including work on matters that were not taken through to the conclusion of litigation.
• Appear and practise in the High Court, Regional Court and Magistrates' Court.
• Draft pleadings, particulars of claim, pleas, affidavits, heads of argument, legal opinions, notices of set down, contracts and court applications.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs for counsel; consult with counsel on litigation strategy.
• Conduct cross-examinations and present legal arguments in court; conducted and won a defended civil trial on first attempt in 2025.
• Prepare, oppose and argue bills of costs at taxation.
• Handle evictions, summary judgment, default judgment, Rule 43 and Rule 58 applications.
• Negotiate settlements and liaise with Registrars, Clerks, the State Attorney and advocates.
• Handle client consultations and provide legal advisory services, including maintenance and divorce matters.
• Register and administer trusts and deceased estates from start to finish.
• Manage third-party claims, legal correspondence and litigation files.
• Supervise and mentor candidate attorneys.

Candidate Attorney (2022-10 – 2023-01)

• Assisted with administration of deceased estates and trusts.
• Drafted legal correspondence and maintained legal records.
• Assisted with legal research and document preparation.

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2020)

Practical Legal Training – School for Legal Practice (2024)

Grade 12 (Matric) – Siphesihle High School (2013)