Conveyancing Paralegal / Junior Attorney

Pronel Consultants; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Pronel Consultants is seeking a Conveyancing Paralegal or Junior Attorney in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, to work in a fast-paced, strictly conveyancing-focused environment.

You will handle end-to-end residential, commercial, and sectional title transfers, draft mortgage bonds, and coordinate with banks, SARS, and municipal offices, backed by technology and mentorship from senior practitioners.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with conveyancing focus or a recognized Conveyancing Paralegal Diploma/Certificate (e.g., GMLS).
• 1–3 years hands-on experience handling property transfers and bond registrations in a SA law firm.
• Proficiency in conveyancing software and bank portals; ability to manage high volumes in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• File management & drafting for residential, commercial, and sectional title transfers.
• Facilitate municipal rates clearances, HOA clearances, and SARS transfer duty certificates.
• Prepare lodging covers and monitor deeds office stages; assist examiner requisitions.
• Maintain real-time communication with estate agents, buyers, sellers, banks, and conveyancers.
• Manage FICA verifications, fee estimates, rates prorations, and final accounts.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Deadline management

Property transfers

Education

Admitted Attorney with conveyancing focus

Conveyancing Paralegal Diploma/Certificate

Tools

GhostConvey

LegalSuite

LexisConvey

WinDeed

Job description

HIRING: Conveyancing Paralegal / Junior Attorney

Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Industry: Legal / Property Law & Conveyancing

About the Opportunity

An established, market-leading national conveyancing group is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Conveyancing Paralegal or Junior Attorney to join their fast-paced Pietermaritzburg office.

This role is strictly conveyancing-focused and offers direct exposure to high-volume property transactions, supported by cutting-edge legal technology and mentorship from senior practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• File Management & Drafting: Full end-to-end management of residential, commercial, and sectional title transfers from contract to registration. Prepare mortgage bond documentation for all major retail banks.

• Clearances & Registrations: Facilitate municipal rates clearances (Msunduzi Municipality), HOA clearances, and obtain SARS transfer duty certificates via eFiling.

• Deeds Office Execution: Prepare lodging covers, monitor daily stages (Lodging $ ightarrow$ Prep $ ightarrow$ Execution), and assist in resolving examiner requisitions/notes at the Pietermaritzburg Deeds Office.

• Client & Stakeholder Communication: Maintain real-time communication with estate agents, buyers, sellers, bank representatives, and conveyancers.

• Financial & Compliance: Manage FICA verification, calculate fee estimates, perform rates prorations, and coordinate final accounts.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Admitted Attorney with a conveyancing focus OR a recognized Conveyancing Paralegal Diploma/Certificate (e.g., GMLS).

• Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands‑on experience handling property transfers and bond registrations within a South African law firm. Prior experience with Pietermaritzburg Deeds Office procedures is highly advantageous.

• Software: Proficiency in conveyancing software (GhostConvey, LegalSuite, LexisConvey, or WinDeed) and bank portals.

• Skills: Exceptional drafting accuracy, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage high volumes in a deadline-driven environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a top-tier national property law brand.

• Work with modern digital tracking systems and efficient support structures.

• Benefit from career mentorship under seasoned conveyancers and directors.