Liana Burger

I am an ambitious and dedicated LLB graduate seeking to build a successful and meaningful career within the legal profession. I am eager to learn and expand my legal knowledge across the diverse opportunities available to an LLB graduate. I value strong leadership, continuous learning, mentorship, and working alongside individuals who are committed to developing the next generation.

I am hardworking, adaptable, and willing to take on challenges that allow me to grow both personally and professionally. I aspire to grow within an organisation where my skills can be fully utilised and where I can take on increasing responsibility and eventually progress into a senior leadership role. Ultimately, I aim to make a lasting contribution to my workplace, my colleagues, and the clients I serve while becoming an accomplished and respected professional in the legal field.

Candidate Attorney to admitted legal practitioner - Madeleyn Inc Attorneys

(2018 - 2025)

• Developed strong legal, analytical and problem-solving skills through exposure to diverse litigation matters.
• Learned the importance of professionalism, confidentiality, empathy and clear communication when dealing with sensitive matters and clients.
• Developed resilience, attention to detail and the ability to perform under pressure, while managing multiple matters and competing deadlines.

Practicing legal practitioner - Van Der Walt and Associates

(2025)

• Strengthened my ability to independently manage legal matters, from initial instruction and consultation to litigation and resolution.
• Refined my analytical, negotiation and dispute-resolution skills through practical exposure to complex legal matters.
• Particularly experienced in the end to end debt recovery process, including drafting and sending letters of demand, preparation and issuing of summons, obtaining default judgment and execution against property.
• Preparation and issuing of Section 65 proceedings where debtors dispute or are unable to meet their payment obligations.
• Assisted with the management and preparation of civil litigation matters, including drafting pleadings, notices, affidavits, correspondence and other court documentation, as well as ensuring compliance with procedural requirements and court deadlines.

LLB - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (2018 - 2023)