Melissa Brower

Admitted Legal Practitioner with a BCom Law (2016) and LLB (2020), currently practising at SDJ Inc. Passionate about the legal profession and committed to excellence, I have developed skills in litigation support, legal drafting, and client service. I value continuous growth and strive to contribute positively to any legal team I join.

Junior Legal Practitioner - SDJ Inc - Mbombela

(2023-08)

Reference: Elzane Van Heerden | 064 909 1309

• Drafting pleadings, notices, and correspondence
• Assisting in litigation matters in Magistrate's and High Court
• Physical appearances in both the Magistrate's and High Court
• Engaging with clients and conducting legal research

Administrative Clerk / Candidate Attorney Duties - SDJ Inc - Mbombela

(2022-09 - 2023-07)

• Performed legal administration and assisted in duties aligned with those of a candidate attorney.

Candidate Legal Practitioner - Pieter Swanepoel Attorneys - Mbombela

(2020-09 - 2022-08)

Reference: Debbie Hendriks | 013 752 2333

• Exposure to general litigation and conveyancing
• Drafted legal documents and liaised with clients and counsel
• Managed court filings and case files

Candidate Legal Practitioner - Annemarie Swanepoel Attorneys - Mbombela

(2020-08 - 2020-09)

Paralegal - Annemarie Swanepoel Attorneys - Mbombela

(2020-01 - 2020-08)

Reference: Alet Neethling | 013 752 4908

• Assisted attorneys with document drafting and client communications
• Performed research and managed court submissions

Vacation Work Intern - Fairbridges Wertheim Becker - Johannesburg

(2015 - 2017)

Reference: Jodi Poswelletski | 011 268 0250

• Observed litigation and corporate departments
• Gained exposure to various practice areas and professional office environments

PA to Financial Advisor - Standard Bank, Nelspruit (Crossings) - Nelspruit

(2013-04 - 2013-07)

Reference: Gert Jordaan | 082 620 4675. Reason for leaving: University exam preparation

LLB - Law - University of Pretoria (2017 - 2020)

BCom - Law - Varsity College, Pretoria (IIE) (2014 - 2016)

LLB - Law - UNISA (2011 - 2013)

Matric - Hoërskool Bergvlam (2006 - 2010)