Jacoba Lamont
Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhani
Summary
Successful human resource candidate with expertise in employee recruitment, training and policy management. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are committed to pursuing best practices related to employee development and retention. Adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management.
Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Executive
Confluent Law Group
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with human resources and outside counsel to protect company from legal claims.
- Studied Constitution, statutes and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.
- Advised clients on variety of legal matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property, labor law and taxation.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
PA to the Principal
Al Salam Chater School
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Advertised job opportunities on social media platforms and job boards.
- Assisted with onboarding and orientation of new hires to expedite acclimatization process.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
- Placed advertisements, evaluated applicant credentials, conducted initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
Administrative Assistant
The Montessori Children's Garden
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
Junior Attorney
Schoemans Attorneys
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Drafting of legal documentation and correspondence, Corresponding with clients, Consult with clients and colleagues, Appear in court, Attend court appearances, Research (Legal and General), Manage Office and Personnel, General litigation; Compiling, sorting, indexing and paginating court documents and bundles; Debt collection; Family Law; Criminal Law.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
Candidate Attorney
Schoemans Attorneys
01.2021 - 12.2021
- General Candidate Attorney work; Drafting of legal documentation and correspondence; Corresponding with clients; Consult with clients and colleagues; Work without supervision with good experience in general legal practice; Attend to court appearances; Research (Legal and General); Manage Office and Personnel; Civil litigation; Family law; Law of Contracts; Debt Collection; Building legislation and regulations.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
Candidate Attorney
Adriaan Venter Attorneys and Associates
01.2020 - 12.2020
- General Candidate Attorney work; General High Court litigation; Compiling, sorting, indexing and paginating court documents and bundles; Attending consultations with clients, drafting correspondence to clients and opening of client files; Briefing, consulting with and accompanying Counsel at Court; Commercial Property Law; Medical Negligence; Environmental Law; Town Planning and Development Law; Attending various Administrative Tribunal hearings; Attending High Court hearings; Service and filing of legal documents; Attending the offices and obtaining a good working knowledge of various Court Sheriffs; Obtaining a good overall working knowledge of the Magistrates’ Court Rules and High Court Rules, drafting of legal documents and the general administration and operation of an Attorneys office.
- Assisted lawyers with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
- Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
- Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department.
Lobby Manager
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees (Art Festival)
10.2019
- Managed a small team of festival staff members together with the responsibility of the festival lobby activities; Managed and coordinated staff schedules; Problem solved critical situations; Collaborated with stage managers; Worked without supervision; Assisted many festival visitors at peak hour and dealt with many different questions in a limited amount of time; Worked with different individual cultures and how to approach each culture when handling issues.
Summer Intern
Meyer, Van Sittert & Kropman Attorneys
01.2019
- Shadowed attorneys performing various tasks at the local Magistrate’s Court; Exposure to conveyancing department activities.
Lobby Manager
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees (Art Festival)
10.2018
- Managed a small team of festival staff members together with the responsibility of the festival lobby activities; Managed and coordinated staff schedules; Managed situations arising at short notice and problem solved several issues as they occur, sometimes simultaneously; Worked without supervision.
Student HR Administrative Assistant
Senwes
01.2018 - 02.2018
- Handled classified company HR documentation; Scanned and filed documents to the HR electronic software system as well as in the archives; Learned the importance of clear instructions plus responsibility and dedication in the completion of allocated tasks.
- Filed paperwork, sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Answered and redirected incoming phone calls for office.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
Part-time data transfer work
Dynamic Financial Solutions
01.2018
- Worked with highly classified Government documentation; Transferred information from Adobe pdf documents to an electronic software system; Being a full-time student I learned to manage my time effectively and give my best in both my work activities and law studies; Improved my MS-Excel skills; Worked under pressure within very tight deadlines.
Venue Manager
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees (Art Festival)
10.2017
- Managed one festival venue; Dealt with situations as they arouse and made quick on the spot decisions; Worked with minimal supervision; Worked long hours without breaks and was professional at all times
Cashier
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees (Art Festival)
10.2016
- Sold tickets; Welcomed festival guests and artists and showed guests to their theatre seats; Learnt to handle money responsibly.
Receptionist
World of Beauty
01.2014
- Answered telephones, Made bookings; Welcomed clients; During busy times I assisted soaking nails, cleaning rooms and working tables; During this time, I worked long hours sometimes without lunchtime.
Education
MBA -
Ascencia Business School
United Arab Emirates12.2023
High School Diploma -
Schoonspruit High School
Klerksdorp, South Africa12.2015
Baccalaureus Legum -
North-West University
Potchefstroon, South Africa12.2019
Skills
- Operational Efficiency
- Payment Processing
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Personnel Supervision
- Policy Development
- Talent Management
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Recruitment
- Business Correspondence Writing
- Talent Acquisition
Languages
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Beginner (A1)
Personal Information
- Marital Status: Married
- Visa: Spousal Visa
- Health Status: Excellent
- Criminal Record: No
- Date of Birth: 19-12-1997
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
References
Lynsey Seeley, +971 55 826 7710
Johan Schoeman, +27 12 665 4087
Janet Coetzee, +27 83 206 2262
Adriaan Venter, +27 12 346 1845
Hobbies
- Reading
- Embroidery
- Walking
Timeline
Legal Executive
Confluent Law Group
07.2023 - Current
PA to the Principal
Al Salam Chater School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Administrative Assistant
The Montessori Children's Garden
08.2022 - 12.2022
Junior Attorney
Schoemans Attorneys
01.2022 - 08.2022
Candidate Attorney
Schoemans Attorneys
01.2021 - 12.2021
Candidate Attorney
Adriaan Venter Attorneys and Associates
01.2020 - 12.2020
Lobby Manager
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees (Art Festival)
10.2019
Summer Intern
Meyer, Van Sittert & Kropman Attorneys
01.2019
Lobby Manager
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees (Art Festival)
10.2018
Student HR Administrative Assistant
Senwes
01.2018 - 02.2018
Part-time data transfer work
Dynamic Financial Solutions
01.2018
Venue Manager
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees (Art Festival)
10.2017
Cashier
Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees (Art Festival)
10.2016
Receptionist
World of Beauty
01.2014
MBA -
Ascencia Business School
High School Diploma -
Schoonspruit High School
Baccalaureus Legum -
North-West University
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