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MELISSA VAN DEN HEEVER
PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Date of birth 20/11/1989
Address 2 Austin Street,
Brenthurst
Brakpan
1541
Contact Number 079 673 7690
Email Melissavdheever@gmail.com
Availability N/A
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company Name Victor and Partners Attorneys
Job Title Attorney
Period of Service 15 December 2014 – Current
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for meeting important deadlines;
 Dealing with walk-in clients
 general matters and/or instructions in the practice, functions and duties of Attorneys
with specific reference to conveyancing and litigation practice
 Conveyancing practice
o Drafting of contracts (Offers to purchase)
o Drafting of documents in compliance with the Deeds Registries Act, Sectional Titles
Act and Sectional Titles Schemes management Act.
o Attending to the opening of sectional title registers and transferring of sectional title
properties
 Overseeing of new developments
 Meeting and liaising with developers and sales agents
 Signing of clients
 Liaising with purchasers of sectional title units
o Overseeing the transfer of conventional property transfers
 Meeting and liaising with estate agents
 Attending to the signing of clients
 Liaising with purchasers of conventional property transfers
o Signing of clients in respect of commercial property transfers.
 General Litigation work in the Magistrates and High courts
o Taking instruction and opening of files.
o Corresponding with clients to obtain instructions and to provide progress
reports.

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o Appearing in court for different actions and/or applications (Magistrates courts)
o Attending pre-trials in Magistrates court on numerous matters.
o Drafting of necessary pleadings and notices for actions and applications in the
Magistrates and High Courts
o Preparation for trial in consulting with witnesses, index and paginating of court
records;
o Researching and drafting opinions,
o Briefing counsel and attending consultations with counsel;
o Attending to the compliance of deadlines in respect of different court’s
directives.
o Following up with sheriffs for service of documents and on execution of
numerous proceedings.
 Collections, Financial recoveries and Foreclosures for Nedbank Corporate Investment
Banking and Nedbank Business Banking Recovery.
o Taking of Instructions and opening of files.
o Corresponding with Nedbank to obtain instructions and provide feedback and
progress reports.
o Drafting Notices in terms of Section 129 of the National Credit Act.
o Drafting and issuing of Pleadings and Notices for different actions and / or
applications in the Magistrates and High Courts.
o Appearing in court for different actions and/or applications (Magistrates courts)
o Attending pre-trials in Magistrates court on numerous matters.
o Preparation for trial in consulting with witnesses, index and paginating of court
records;
o Researching and drafting opinions,
o Briefing counsel and attending consultations with counsel;
o Attending to the compliance of deadlines in respect of different court’s
directives.
 Legal Vetting – Nedbank Corporate Financing
o Attending to transferring and bond attorneys’ offices to vet the necessary Transfer
and bond files to consider the risk for Nedbank to provide financing to Developers
in respect of new and existing developments.
o Conducting pre-sale reports.
o Conducting progress reports on the overseeing of other attorneys’ transactions.
Company Name Dockrat Incorporated Attorneys
Job Title Attorney
Period of Service 26 June 2014 – 12 December 2014
Summary of Qualifications
 Bachelors Law Degree (UNISA) – Obtained in August 2013.
 Admitted as attorney in February 2014.
 Hard worker and a quick learner;
 Excellent communication and listening skills;
 Work well with a large variety of people and personalities

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 Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
 Proficient in computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Office Outlook, Law and
Legalsuite.
 Exceptional Written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a team player.
 Work well under high pressure atmosphere.
 Great knowledge of office practices and procedures; business correspondence;
recordkeeping systems; office machine operation;
 Exceptional ability to perform filing, recordkeeping and other related administrative tasks.
 Strong ability to exercise judgment and tact in dealing with the public and other
employees.
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for meeting important deadlines;
 Service and filing of documents at Magistrates Courts, High Courts and Labour court.
 Dealing with walk-in clients
 general matters and/or instructions in the practice, functions and duties of Attorneys
with specific reference to the rule relating to the rules to ethical conduct;
 Conveyancing practice
o Drafting of contracts (Offers to purchase)
o Attending to the transferring of properties
 Applying to councils for rates clearance figures
 Corresponding and liaising with bond and bond cancellation attorneys to
arrange for lodgment and processes leading up to lodgment of documents
 Drafting of transfer documents
 Signing of clients.
 Liaising with Banks in respect of issuing of guarantees.
 Commercial agreements;
o Drafting of numerous Power of attorneys
o Drafting of sale agreements.
 Administration of deceased estates.
o Attending master’s offices to liaise with master in respect of numerous estate
matters.
o Liaising with clients in respect of distributing of estates.
o Drafting documentation for reporting of the estates
o Dealing with share companies for the payout or transfer of shares
o Drafting of Liquidation and distribution accounts.
 Litigation work in the Magistrates and High courts
o Appearing in court for different actions and/or applications (Magistrates courts)
o Attending pre-trials in Magistrates court on numerous matters.
o Drafting of necessary documentation for actions and applications, (pleadings
and notices in the Magistrates court)

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o preparation for trial in consulting with witnesses, index and paginating of court
records;
o taking instructions from clients, corresponding with and responding to
correspondence from clients,
o researching and drafting opinions,
o briefing counsel and attending consultations with counsel;
o attending to the compliance of deadlines in respect of different court’s
directives.
o Financial recoveries matters.
o Following up with sheriffs for service of documents and on execution of
numerous proceedings.
 Labour practice
o Attending to the service and filing of documentation
o Attending to the compliance of numerous deadlines in terms of Labour court
practice.
o Drafting of notices
o Attending to the Local Government bargaining councils for matters before the
council.
Company Name Victor and Partners Attorneys
Job Title Attorney
Period of Service 14 February 2014 – 20 June 2014
Summary of Qualifications
 Bachelors Law Degree (UNISA) – Obtained in August 2013.
 Admitted as attorney on 14 February 2014.
 Hard worker and a quick learner;
 Self-motivated
 Excellent communication and listening skills;
 Work well with a large variety of people and personalities
 Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
 Proficient in computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Office Outlook, Law and
GhostConvey.
 Exceptional Written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a team player.
 Work well under high pressure atmosphere.
 Great knowledge of office practices and procedures; business correspondence;
recordkeeping systems; office machine operation;
 Exceptional ability to perform filing, recordkeeping and other related administrative tasks.
 Strong ability to exercise judgment and tact in dealing with the public and other
employees.

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Responsibilities:
 Responsible for meeting important deadlines;
 Filing;
 Dealing with walk-in clients
 Litigation work, mostly but not only in the Magistrate’s Courts:
o preparation for trial in consulting with witnesses, index and paginating of court
records;
o taking instructions from clients, corresponding with and responding to
correspondence from clients,
o researching and drafting opinions,
o briefing counsel and attending consultations with counsel;
o general matters and/or instructions in the practice, functions and duties of
Attorneys with specific reference to the rule relating to the rules to ethical
conduct;
o Appearing in court for different actions and/or applications.
o Financial recoveries matters.
 Commercial agreements;
o Drafting of numerous Power of attorneys
o Drafting of sale agreements.
o Drafting of rental contracts
 the administration of an attorney’s practice and the practical bookkeeping necessary
for the keeping of accounting records.
 Conveyancing practice;
o Drafting of bond and transfer documents on Ghost Convey.
o Attending to the signing of clients for bond and transfer documentation.
o Attending to the compiling and preparing of bond documentation for numerous
banks (Absa, Standard Bank, Nedbank and First National Bank)
o Applying to different councils for rates clearance figures
o Dealing with body corporates for the obtaining of clearance figures.
o Drafting of offers to purchase
 Administration of deceased estates.
o Attending master’s offices to liaise with master in respect of numerous estate
matters.
o Liaising with clients in respect of distributing of estates.
o Drafting documentation for reporting of the estates
o Dealing with share companies for the payout or transfer of shares
o Drafting of Liquidation and distribution accounts.
 Assisting with company bookkeeping, capturing of data, and working with auditors in
year end.
 Assisting with the arranging of functions.

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Key Accomplishments:
Skilled in all aspects of legal duties, including drafting of legal documents and professional
correspondence, maintenance of calendars, setting appointments, coordinating client
services and all related administrative duties.
Company Name Victor and Partners Attorneys
Job Title Candidate Attorney – serving under articles.
Period of Service 2 August 2010 – 13 February 2014
Summary of Qualifications
 Hard worker and a quick learner;
 Excellent communication, listening and analyzing of problem situations skills
 Work well with a large variety of people and personalities.
 Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
 Proficient in computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Office Outlook, Law and
GhostConvey.
 Exceptional Written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to work independently and as a team player.
 Work well under high pressure atmosphere.
 Great knowledge of office practices and procedures; business correspondence;
recordkeeping systems; office machine operation;
 Exceptional ability to perform filing, receptionist, recordkeeping and other related
administration tasks.
 Strong ability to exercise judgment and tact in dealing with the public and other
employees.
Responsibilities:
 Responsible for meeting important deadlines;
 Service and Filing at numerous courts.
 Archiving;
 Answer telephones;
 Dealing with walk-in clients
 Drafting of contracts
 preparation for trial in consulting with witnesses, index and paginating of court records;
 taking instructions from clients, corresponding with and responding to correspondence
from clients, researching and drafting opinions, briefing counsel and attending
consultations with counsel;
 general matters and/or instructions in the practice, functions and duties of Candidate
Attorneys with specific reference to the rule relating to the rules to ethical conduct;
 the administration of an attorney’s practice and the practical bookkeeping necessary
for the keeping of accounting records.

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 conveyancing practice;
 Commercial agreements;
 Administration of deceased estates.
 Attending to court for queries and filing.
 Assisting with company bookkeeping, capturing of data, and working with auditors in
year end.
Key Accomplishments:
Skilled in all aspects of legal duties, including drafting of legal documents and professional
correspondence, maintenance of calendars, setting appointments, coordinating client
services and all related administrative duties.
Company Name Antheos Internet Café/Restaurant
Job Title Waitress
Period of Service June 2008- September 2010
Responsibilities:
 Filing;
 Cash up at the end of every shift.
 Dealing with walk in clients
 Arranging of functions
Company Name Porter Motors (Kempton Park)
Job Title Relieving on Switchboard during December School Holidays (2005 - 2007)
Period of Service December Periods (2005-2007)
Responsibilities:
 Filing;
 Answering of busy switchboard
 Dealing with walk-in clients
 Arranging of Meetings

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EDUCATION
Institution Year of
Completion
Qualification Attained
Hoërskool Birchleigh 2007 Matriculated
UNISA 2013 Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB
Law Degree)
L.E.A.D 2014 Online Legal Writing for
Litigation Course presented
by LEAD in conjunction with
advocate Hussain
REFERENCES
Robert Victor
Senior Partner
Victor and Partners Attorneys
Tel: +27 82 809 7764
Email: robert@victorandpartners.co.za
Christiaan French
Partner
Victor and Partners Attorneys
Tel: +27 82 809 7765
Email: christiaan@victorandpartners.co.za
Francis Bolleurs
Partner
Victor and Partners Attorneys
Tel: +27 82 922 9152
Email: Francis@victorandpartners.co.za