Conveyancing Attorney

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd; East London; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd seeks an experienced Conveyancer to manage a portfolio of transfers, bonds and cancellations from instruction to registration in King William's Town and beyond. You will draft documents, liaise with Deeds Office staff, and ensure compliance with FICA and POPIA.

Applicants should hold an LLB, be admitted as an Attorney and Conveyancer, have 3+ years in a similar role, and possess a valid driver's license with own vehicle advantageous.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• LLB degree.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Admitted Conveyancer.
• 3+ years' experience in a similar role / environment.
• Sound working knowledge of Deeds Office procedures and requirements
• Willingness to be trained and mentored within an established conveyancing practice
• Valid driver's license essential; own vehicle advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage a conveyancing portfolio, including transfers, bonds and cancellations, from instruction to registration.
• Draft, check and finalise all conveyancing documentation for lodgement.
• Liaise directly with the Deeds Office in King William's Town on lodgements, queries and rejections.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, banks and other conveyancers on transaction progress and requirements.
• Handle correspondent conveyancing instructions received from other parts of the country.
• Ensure all financial and statutory requirements have been met prior to lodgement and registrationAttend to sectional title, development and township sub-division transactions as required
• Work closely with conveyancing secretaries and support staff in the King William's Town office
• Ensure compliance with FICA, POPIA and other relevant legislation throughout the conveyancing process
• Attend to any other duties reasonable and incidental to the practice of conveyancing as the firm's needs may require

Skills

Conveyancing knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Client-focused

Eager to learn

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney (SA)

Admitted Conveyancer

Job description

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• LLB degree
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Admitted Conveyancer
• 3+ years' experience in a similar role / environment.
• Sound working knowledge of Deeds Office procedures and requirements
• Willingness to be trained and mentored within an established conveyancing practice
• Valid driver's license essential; own vehicle advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage a conveyancing portfolio, including transfers, bonds and cancellations, from instruction to registration, with support from senior conveyancers where needed
• Draft, check and finalise all conveyancing documentation for lodgement
• Liaise directly with the Deeds Office in King William's Town on lodgements, queries and rejections
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, banks and other conveyancers on transaction progress and requirements
• Handle correspondent conveyancing instructions received from other parts of the country
• Ensure all financial and statutory requirements have been met prior to lodgement and registrationAttend to sectional title, development and township sub-division transactions as required
• Work closely with conveyancing secretaries and support staff in the King William's Town office
• Ensure compliance with FICA, POPIA and other relevant legislation throughout the conveyancing process
• Attend to any other duties reasonable and incidental to the practice of conveyancing as the firm's needs may require

Competencies

• Professional and client-focused
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written)
• Strong working knowledge of conveyancing legislation and Deeds Office practice
• Eager to learn and grow within a full conveyancing portfolio
• Able to work well within a team environment