The Person:
- B.Law (LLB), Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience working in a conveyancing environment.
- Advance knowledge of property law and conveyancing procedures.
- Experience in notarial deeds, subdivisions, consolidations and opening of sectional title registers.
Job related skills required:- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of numeracy and literacy skills.
- Knowledge of FICA.
- Ability to draft and review legal documents.
- Must be technologically savvy, and be able to work and utilise various conveyancing software programs like stordoc, LexisNexus, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Draft commercial bonds (mortgage and notarial) for ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Investec, African Bank, etc.
- Handle all aspects of the conveyancing process, including document preparation, client communication and liaising with relevant parties.
- Handle bonds, property transfers and related legal procedures.
- Facilitate and finalise cancellations.
- Ensure compliance with property laws and regulations.
- Supervise and mentor Conveyancing Paralegals and Candidate Attorneys.
- Act as a key point of contact for complex property transactions.
- Ensure FICA compliance and adhere to the Firm’s compliance policies.
Competencies:- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Honesty, reliability, and punctuality.
- Ability to work independently and to use initiative.
- Meticulous and ability to pay attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Great interpersonal and management skills.
Preference will be given to a person with their own practice, and willing to grow the pie.