Conveyancing Paralegal / Secretary

Our client, a leading national law firm wishes to employ an experienced and competent Conveyancing Paralegal / Secretary in their new St Francis Bay offices.    Conveyancing secretarial experience is essential for this position - only candidates with the relevant experience should apply.

Awesome career opportunity awaits!

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Property Law Department has extensive experience in the registration of developments and the registration of development bonds on behalf of major financial institutions.

Your role is to support the Conveyancing Attorney in preparing various conveyancing and related documents independently.

Contacting and liaising with clients, the Deeds Office, local authorities, estate agents, SARS, managing agents, banks, and attorneys. handling bonds and property transfers (commercial and residential) from cradle to grave.

Furthermore, attending to the collection of costs from clients and issuing and payments of guarantees.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric.
• 3 to 5 years demonstrated experience with a recognized legal / conveyancing firm.
• Software experience : E-4 or Lexis Convey; and also Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken).

BEHAVIOURAL CHARACTERISTICS and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Professionally spoken and attired.
• Even-tempered and able to cope under pressure.
• Mature, logical, systematic, and effective.
• Must be able to support the team in processing applications speedily and accurately.
• Attention to detail is paramount.
• Must be a team player.
• Take accountability for all that you do
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to manage work efficiently and effectively
• Always perform high quality of work coupled with a high work ethic
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective internal and external relationship
• Good time management and priority setting skills

• Also, candidates must be :

  • Accurate
  • Adaptable
  • Articulate
  • Dedicated
  • Disciplined
  • Driven
  • Dynamic
  • Energetic
  • Detail orientated
  • Methodical