Conveyancing Secretary

Large Law Firm is seeking a Conveyancing Secretary – Cape town

Key areas of responsibility:

• Taking ownership of the residential and commercial property transfer transactions.
• Preparing files accurately according to specifications.
• Administering and organizing the Directors Conveyancing legal practice.
• Effective stakeholder communication essential for both internal & external parties ( i.e. Clients Banks, Municipalities, Rates Consultants, Estate Agents, Homeowners Association and Deeds Office, etc.)
• Drafting of Sale Agreements and all Transfer documents.
• Obtaining Transfer Duty & Rates Clearance certificates.
• Attending to Lodgments and Registrations of all Transfers, and related transactions.
• Attending to all the Finances related to the conveyancing transactions.
• Ability to draft mortgage bonds on the relevant bank systems.

Academic/Skills/Experience

• Matric Essential.
• Legal secretary / paralegal / conveyancing qualification advantageous.
• 5 years Conveyancing Secretarial experience essential.
• Full working knowledge of all MS packages.
• In depth knowledge of conveyancing software/systems such as: Lexis Convey, Lotus Notes, E4 (portal based) and Windeed.