Lizette du Plessis

My objective is to gain as much experience as possible in the field of Law. I have a strong interest in labour law, family law and mediation. I am willing to work hard, and I am a fast learner. I am problem solving minded, with an excellent ability to plan processes and delegate; and an eagerness to learn and develop practical skills.

I have a passion for people and helping them through solving their problems with my legal expertise and people skills. I aim to build professional relationships and connections in every department I am placed.

Candidate Attorney at Law Firm (Articles) (2025-12 – 2026-03)

Completed 4 months of articles gaining practical legal experience in debt collection, conveyancing, and court procedures.

• Time management: Organized desk and files from most urgent to less urgent for efficient workflow
• Debt collection: Managed full process from client liaison to warrant of execution, drafted letters of demand, combined summons, requests for default judgment, warrants of execution, and sheriff correspondence
• Conveyancing: Obtained adequate understanding of conveyancing process, made frequent trips to Deeds Office, attended to bond registration and property transfers, drafted Power of Attorney, mortgage bonds, notarial deeds, section 3(1)(v) applications, Regulation 68(1) and (8) applications, fees and invoicing
• Bond document signature: Assisted clients in signing bond documents without supervision, providing independent client services
• Beats: Delivered documents to Magistrates Court, High Court, Palace, other law firms and clients, demonstrating teamwork and support
• Magistrates Court processes: Frequently attended court to obtain default judgment outcomes, requested files and obtained dates for judgments and query replies
• Computer skills: Proficiently used Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, GhostPractice, LexisConvey (LexisWindeed, LexisSign), WeConnect
• Workplace dynamics: Developed skills in dealing with different personalities and perspectives, learning to co-exist and complement colleagues

Au Pair (part time) at Private Family (2025-01 – 2025-12)

Provided childcare and educational support to young children

Receptionist at Veterinary Clinic (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Provided reception and administrative support at a veterinary clinic

Au Pair (part time) at Private Family (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Provided childcare and educational support to young children

Maths Tutor at Aftercare Centre (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Provided mathematics tutoring to primary school level students

Waitress at Wedding Venue (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Provided waitressing services at wedding venue

Tutor for Home-schooled Children at Private Household (2021-01 – 2021-12)

Provided primary school level tutoring across all subjects including Logic, Science, Math, Latin, and English Essential writing

Shadowing at Community Law Clinic (2018-01 – 2018-12)

Shadowed at Community Law Clinic

LLB in Law – North-West University Potchefstroom (2024-02 – 2026-03)

BCom Law in Law – North-West University Potchefstroom (2020-02 – 2023-03)

High School Diploma in General Education – Hoër Volkskool Potchefstroom (2015-01 – 2019-12)

Primary Education in General Education – Laerskool ML Fick Potchefstroom (2008-01 – 2014-12)