Conveyancing Paralegal

Brilliant Professional Services; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Durban is looking for a detail-oriented Conveyancing Paralegal to assist attorneys in managing property transactions. Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting property searches, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess a law degree or conveyancing qualification, with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a conveyancing role within a legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and relevant property law.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing transactions.
• Draft and review legal documents including contracts and transfer deeds.
• Conduct property searches and review results.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Case Management

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Education

Law degree or Conveyancing qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

About Us : Brilliant Professional Services is a Professional Services Firm based in Umhlanga. We specialize in supporting professional services firms and highly regulated businesses based in the United Kingdom to manage risk and compliance, optimize profitability and enhance customer experiences. With an excellent track record of working with brands in the UK and Europe we offer legal and accountancy talent client service complaints management and remediation services in regulated markets.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Conveyancing Paralegal to join our team. The successful candidate will assist attorneys in managing residential and / or commercial property transactions from instruction to completion. This role requires excellent communication skills the ability to work under pressure and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of residential and / or commercial conveyancing transactions.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents including contracts transfer deeds and mortgage documentation.
• Conducting property searches and reviewing results.
• Liaising with clients attorneys estate agents lenders and other relevant parties.
• Preparing completion statements and handling post-completion formalities including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Providing administrative support to solicitors and handling general case management duties.
• Managing a caseload under supervision and ensuring deadlines are met.

Key skills and experience

• Previous experience working in a conveyancing role within a legal environment.
• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and relevant property law.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.

Qualification

• A law degree and / or Conveyancing qualification / certification.
• Previous experience as a conveyancing paralegal or legal assistant is essential.

Key Skills

Legal Drafting,Proofreading,Google Docs,Organizational skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Case Management,Legal Research,Research Experience,Paralegal,Filing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1