Our client, a leading commercial law firm in Johannesburg, is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Secretary to join its Property team.
The role
You will support a conveyancing director and manage the full transfer process, from instruction to registration.
- Handle residential and commercial property transfers
- Prepare files accurately and to specification
- Administer and organise the director’s conveyancing practice
- Liaise with banks, municipalities, rates consultants, estate agents, the Deeds Office and internal teams
- Draft, type and format legal documents and commercial agreements
- Attend to lodgements and registrations of transfers, bond cancellations and bonds
- Manage the finances related to conveyancing transactions
- Handle FICA administration and follow up until all requirements are complete
What you need
- Matric (essential)
- A legal conveyancing secretary or paralegal qualification (advantageous)
- 6+ years’ experience as a conveyancing secretary
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially MS Word
- In-depth knowledge of conveyancing systems such as Lexis Convey, E4 (portal based), Webconvey and Windeed
- Basic knowledge of Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting (advantageous)
- Experience with Investec, Nedbank and Standard Bank bonds (advantageous)
The person we’re looking for
- Fast, accurate and detail-focused, with confident typing skills
- Able to work independently and under sustained pressure
- Proactive, organised and conscientious
- Reliable, punctual and honest, with a strong sense of responsibility
- Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with good people and client management skills
- A team player with strong time management who maintains confidentiality in all matters
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Desired Skills:
- Conveyancing Secretary
- MS Office
- Conveyancing systems
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