Sherry Maharaj

Dedicated and detail-oriented Candidate Attorney with an LLB (UNISA, 2021) and over 10 years' experience in high-volume legal and corporate administration. Passed all 4 competency Based Examination for Admission as an Attorney and currently awaiting admission. Skilled in estate planning, wills, trusts, estate duties, legal research, and document drafting.

Proven ability to manage case flow, resolve disputes, and maintain client confidentiality while delivering exceptional service. Brings strong organizational skills, accuracy in document management, and a commitment to compliance with South African estate and trust legislation.

CANDIDATE ATTORNEY – CURRENTLY AWAITING ADMISSION AS AN ATTORNEY at VINAY GOVENDER AND ASSOCIATES (2024-01 – Present)

• DRAFTED WILLS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, TRUSTS, AND ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SOUTH AFRICAN LAW.
• ADMINISTERED DECEASED ESTATES, INCLUDING PREPARATION OF REPORTING DOCUMENTS TO THE MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT.
• CONDUCTED LEGAL RESEARCH AND DRAFTED PLEADINGS, CONTRACTS, AND LEGAL OPINIONS.
• REPRESENTED AND ADVISED CLIENTS IN ESTATE-RELATED AND LITIGATION MATTERS.
• ATTENDED COURT PROCEEDINGS IN THE HIGH COURT AND MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
• NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENTS TO RESOLVE MATTERS BEFORE TRIAL.

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR at RCL FOODS (2021-09 – 2022-04)

• OVERSAW CONTRACT COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAINED SAP CONTRACT DATABASES.
• ENSURED TIMELY RENEWALS, MONITORED EXPIRIES, AND PREPARED RENEWAL DOCUMENTATION.
• LIAISED WITH FINANCE TO VALIDATE CONTRACT INFORMATION AND RESOLVE DISCREPANCIES.
• ASSISTED WITH TENDER DOCUMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE REPORTING.

SALES ADMINISTRATOR | ADMIN CLERK | RECON CLERK | CREDITORS CLERK at RCL FOODS (2011-01 – 2020-12)

• MANAGED DOCUMENT CONTROL, MEETING MINUTES, AND COMPLIANCE RECORDS.
• CONDUCTED RECONCILIATIONS, PREPARED REPORTS, AND HANDLED SUPPLIER PAYMENTS.
• COORDINATED WITH AUDITORS, PROCESSED CLAIMS, AND SUPPORTED BUDGETING.
• MAINTAINED HIGH ACCURACY IN DATA CAPTURE AND FILING SYSTEMS, IMPROVING RETRIEVAL EFFICIENCY BY 50%.

SECRETARY at JAIPUR PALACE RESTAURANT | EASTCOAST MOTORLINK (2009-01 – 2011-12)

• MANAGED RECEPTION, DIARY SCHEDULING, AND CLIENT SERVICE.
• COORDINATED EVENTS, LIAISED WITH SUPPLIERS, AND HANDLED FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION.

LLB in Law – UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA (UNISA) (2021)

MATRIC (BACHELORS PASS) – SEA COW LAKE SECONDARY (2008)