Legal Assistant- Conveyancing

Rashi Joshi; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Auzworld Lawyers Pty Ltd in New South Wales is seeking an organised Legal Assistant with proven conveyancing experience to support solicitors from initial instructions through to settlement. You will handle purchase and sale files, prepare documents, manage deadlines, perform searches, assist with PEXA, and liaise with clients, real estate agents and banks.

The role requires familiarity with NSW residential conveyancing, strong communication and file-management skills, and a professional

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in conveyancing.
• Practical understanding NSW residential conveyancing processes.
• Familiarity with electronic conveyancing procedures and searches.

Responsibilities

• Open and maintain purchase, sale and contract-review files.
• Prepare letters, emails, file notes and standard conveyancing documents.
• Assist with reviewing contracts for sale and purchase of land.
• Review title searches, deposited plans and other property searches.
• Prepare and issue sale contracts under a solicitor’s supervision.
• Assist with cooling-off periods, deposits and settlement requirements.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, conveyancers, agents, banks and other stakeholders.
• Prepare settlement figures, adjustment calculations and completion statements.
• Assist with PEXA conveyancing workspace administration and settlement prep.
• Monitor critical dates and maintain reminders, checklists and matter records.
• Arrange client identification and verification-of-identity requirements.
• Assist with duties forms, client authorisations and electronic-signing processes.
• Follow up outstanding documents and settlement requirements.
• Maintain accurate electronic files and ensure all correspondence and documents are saved.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Critical dates & confidentiality

NSW conveyancing knowledge

Tools

PEXA

InfoTrack

Electronic signing platforms

Job description

#### Legal Assistant- ConveyancingWestmead, NSW 2145Full Time#### Job descriptionAuzworld Lawyers Pty Ltd is a growing legal practice providing services across conveyancing, immigration, family law, civil litigation, commercial matters and related areas.We are seeking an organised and experienced Legal Assistant with demonstrated experience handling conveyancing tasks. The successful candidate will support solicitors with residential and commercial conveyancing matters from initial instructions through to settlement.Key responsibilitiesOpen and maintain purchase, sale and contract-review files.Prepare letters, emails, file notes, authorities and standard conveyancing documents.Assist with reviewing contracts for the sale and purchase of land.Order and review title searches, deposited plans, dealings and other property searches.Prepare and issue sale contracts under a solicitor’s supervision.Assist with cooling-off periods, deposits, finance dates and settlement requirements.Liaise professionally with clients, solicitors, conveyancers, real estate agents, brokers, banks and other stakeholders.Prepare settlement figures, adjustment calculations and completion statements.Assist with electronic conveyancing matters through PEXA, including workspace administration and settlement preparation.Monitor critical dates and maintain accurate reminders, checklists and matter records.Arrange client identification and verification-of-identity requirements.Assist with duties forms, client authorisations and electronic-signing processes.Follow up outstanding documents, searches, finance approvals and settlement requirements.Maintain accurate electronic files and ensure all correspondence and documents are properly saved.Provide general administrative and legal-secretarial support to the solicitors.Perform other reasonable duties consistent with the position and under appropriate supervision.Essential requirementsPrevious experience as a legal assistant, conveyancing assistant or paralegal handling conveyancing matters.Practical understanding of NSW residential conveyancing processes.Experience assisting with both purchase and sale files.Familiarity with PEXA and electronic conveyancing procedures.Strong understanding of critical dates, confidentiality and file-management requirements.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Familiarity with NSW Revenue duties processes and property searches.Experience working with PEXA, InfoTrack and electronic-signing platforms.How to applyPlease send your resume and a short cover letter outlining:Your conveyancing experience;The types of purchase and sale matters you have handled;Your experience using PEXA and other conveyancing platforms; andYour availability to commence.Applications may be sent to with the subject line “Application – Legal Assistant (Conveyancing)”.Our application form: https://zfrmz.com.au/dM1IksTZUIpZFpw9htjl