Conveyancing Paralegal — Property Law Expert (Hybrid)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Real estate exposure

Friendly environment

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a well-regarded legal practice in Welkom, Free State, seeking a detail-oriented Property Law Paralegal to support conveyancing and property transactions.

The role involves drafting sale and lease agreements, managing the conveyancing process, liaising with banks and the Deeds Office, and ensuring accuracy across files. Hybrid work arrangement offered with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Paralegal studies or equivalent legal administration qualification.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Paralegal with focus on property law and conveyancing.
• In-depth knowledge of conveyancing process and SA property legislation.
• Proficiency in drafting property-related legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in drafting property sale and lease agreements and related documents.
• Manage conveyancing from instruction to final registration with banks and Deeds Office.
• Prepare and lodge documents with authorities and registries.
• Conduct due diligence searches including title deeds and rates certificates.
• Interact with clients and provide progress updates; maintain transaction files.
• Assist with mortgage bond registrations and cancellations; post-registration support.
• Provide diary management and administrative support to the property law team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Paralegal studies qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Legal software

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a well-regarded legal practice in Welkom, Free State, seeking a detail-oriented Property Law Paralegal to support conveyancing and property transactions.

The role involves drafting sale and lease agreements, managing the conveyancing process, liaising with banks and the Deeds Office, and ensuring accuracy across files. Hybrid work arrangement offered with professional development opportunities.