Legal Professional

Laila

2,000/mo
South Africa
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

I am an admitted Attorney with an LLB and LLM in Medical Law from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, with experience gained through Aspen Pharmacare’s competitive Law Graduate Programme and practical legal work. Experienced in legal research, commercial law, civil litigation, regulatory compliance, drafting and document review, with exposure to medical negligence and cross-border regulatory matters. I bring strong analytical and communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage ...

Top Skills

Legal Research · 5 yearsLinkedIn Optimization · 3 yearsResearch & Information Gathering · 3 yearsAML/KYC · 2 yearsCalendar Management · 2 years

Skills & Expertise

AI & Automation

GitHub CopilotBeginner

Content & Writing

Technical WritingBeginner

Customer Success

Email SupportIntermediate
Phone SupportIntermediate

Data & Analytics

Google Sheets (Advanced)Beginner

Design & Creative

CanvaBeginner
Video EditingBeginner

E-commerce & Marketplace

ShopifyIntermediate
Amazon FBAIntermediate
Amazon Seller CentralIntermediate
DropshippingIntermediate
Facebook MarketplaceBeginner

Finance & Accounting

Risk ManagementIntermediate
AML/KYCIntermediate
BookkeepingIntermediate

Marketing & Growth

LinkedIn OptimizationAdvanced
Pinterest AdsIntermediate
Facebook Business ManagerIntermediate
Content MarketingBeginner

Specialized Skills

Legal ResearchExpert
Contract ReviewIntermediate
Paralegal ServicesIntermediate
Corporate TrainingIntermediate

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Research & Information GatheringAdvanced
Document ManagementIntermediate
Data EntryIntermediate
Calendar ManagementIntermediate
Email ManagementIntermediate
Personal Assistant ServicesBeginner

Work Experience

Candidate Attorney

Zikalala Attorneys Inc.

Oct 2024 - Oct 2026

Job Responsibilities:

-Appeared in multiple District Magistrates Courts and the Pietermaritzburg Maintenance Court; and assisted with hearings and court preparation across various Regional Courts, High Courts and Labour Courts, gaining practical exposure to diverse litigation matters and court procedure. -Conducted legal research and case law analysis and provided litigation support in both civil and criminal matters...

Email SupportPhone SupportAML/KYCBookkeepingRisk ManagementContract ReviewLegal ResearchResearch & Information GatheringData EntryDocument Management

Aspen Law Graduates

Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited

Oct 2024 - Oct 2026

Job Responsibilities:

-Placed at Zikalala Attorneys Incorporated for practical exposure to the legal field. -Practical exposure to legal practice within a multinational commercial environment and insight into the in-house legal function. -Developed foundational knowledge in commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiation, corporate law, contract law, and intellectual property law. -Obtained mentori...

Corporate TrainingResearch & Information Gathering

Research Assistant

DS-I Africa Law Team

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

Job Responsibilities:

-Part of a small team that trained and evaluated an AI chatbot model which was designed to detect legal text in Southern African countries, gaining practical exposure to the intersection of legal analysis and technology. -Collaborated effectively in a remote working environment, contributing to research activities and project deliverables. -Conducted research on the cross-border transfer of me...

Legal ResearchResearch & Information GatheringData EntryTechnical WritingGoogle Sheets (Advanced)

Quick Stats

Age25 years
English LevelFluent
ID VerificationNot verified

Certifications

LSSA Attendance Report

Education

Master's Degree

University of KwaZulu-Natal

2023 - 2023

Bachelor's Degree

University of KwaZulu-Natal

2019 - 2022