Zubenathi Styoshwana

I am a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate from the Nelson Mandela University. I am determined to be an advocate of change, guided by the values of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. To always uphold the values of the Constitution, including respect for diversity, excellence, ubuntu and integrity, and to contribute to the betterment of society. I am ambitious and love learning new skills as well as growing on a personal level. I also have a valid Driver's License (C1).

Candidate Legal Practitioner - State Attorney East London - East London

(2025-06 - 2026-05)

• Managed and ran an independent office within the Office of the State Attorney environment under supervision.
• Handled litigation matters on behalf of State departments from inception to finalisation.
• Drafted pleadings, notices, affidavits, opinions, heads of argument, and correspondence.
• Assisted with High Court and Magistrates' Court litigation, including civil claims and motion proceedings.
• Consulted with clients, witnesses, counsel, and State officials regarding ongoing matters.
• Conducted legal research and prepared case strategies and bundles.
• Attended court proceedings, case management meetings, consultations, and pre-trial conferences.
• Managed court filings, service of process, diarising of matters, and compliance with court rules and directives.
• Liaised with advocates, sheriffs, attorneys, and court officials.
• Drafted settlement agreements and assisted with negotiations in civil litigation matters.
• Supervised administrative functions, file management, and day-to-day office operations.
• Ensured proper record keeping, file progression, and adherence to litigation deadlines.
• Drafted and Taxed bill of costs

Legal intern - Advocate Masimini Chambers

(2024-03 - 2024-09)

• Assisted with divorce and family law matters, including drafting legal documents and liaising with clients.
• Assisted with Road Accident Fund (RAF) matters, including preparation of case files, obtaining supporting documentation, and following up on claims.
• Drafted correspondence, notices, affidavits, and court documents.
• Managed filing of court documents and maintenance of physical and electronic files.
• Liaised with attorneys, advocates, courts, and third parties regarding case progress and documentation.

Vacation Work - Lolwana Attorneys Inc.

(2022 - 2022)

• Legal research, drafting section 4 Notices, drafting particulars of claim for a civil suit.

Vacation Work - Van Heerden Attorneys

(2021 - 2021)

• Drafting summons, particulars of claim, letter of demands and deed of settlement.
• Serving summons to different law firms
• Filing court papers at the Registrar of the High Court's office
• Indexing files
• File arrangement for counsel

Vacation Work - Monique Cooper Attorneys

(2021 - 2021)

• Drafting summons, Defendant's Plea and counterclaim, Divorce summons, Particulars of Claim, Legal Opinion and Pre-trial minutes.
• Attended a Labour matter at the CCMA and an appeal for a Liquor License with the EC Liqour Board.

Practical Legal Training (PLT) - Law - IPCE Law School (2023-01 - 2023-05)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Law - Nelson Mandela University (2022)

Improvement of Senior Certificate - Lukhanji FET College (2016)

National Senior Certificate - Victoria Girls' High School (2015)