Conveyancing Secretary

Danté Personnel Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Danté Personnel Recruitment advertises an urgent Conveyancing Secretary position in Sandton. The role involves handling property transfers for residential and commercial estates, lodgments, registrations, and financial aspects of conveyancing.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience, a paralegal qualification is advantageous, and strong MS Office, Lexis Convey, E4, Webconvey, Windeed, and Aderant skills. FICA duties and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience as a conveyancing secretary
• Legal conveyancing secretary/paralegal qualification advantageous
• Proficient in MS Word and MS Office
• Experience with bonds on Investec, Nedbank and Standard Bank
• Knowledge of Lexis Convey, E4, Webconvey and Windeed
• FICA administration knowledge
• Ability to type documents with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work fast, accurately, efficiently and independently
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Well-organised and conscientious
• Honesty, reliability and punctuality
• Ability to work under pressure for prolonged periods
• Good people skills and team player

Responsibilities

• Transfer of properties which includes residential and commercial property transfers
• Attending to lodgments and registrations of all transfers, bond cancellations and bonds
• Attending to all the finances related to the conveyancing transactions
• Drafting documents which includes typing and formatting legal documents and commercial agreements
• Preparing files accurately according to specifications
• Administering and organizing the conveyancing legal practice of the director
• Effective stakeholder communication essential for both internal and external parties (banks, municipalities, rates consultants, estate agents deeds office, etc.)
• FICA administration following up to ensure the FICA requirements are complete

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Team player

Honesty & reliability

Punctuality

Work under pressure

Proactive

Initiative

Education

Paralegal qualification advantageous

Tools

MS Word

MS Office Suite

Lexis Convey

E4

Webconvey

Windeed

Aderant Expert

Job description

SA - Gauteng, Sandton (Market related, Negotiable)

CONVEYANCING SECRETARY - SANDTON

MARKET RELATED SALARY, DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

URGENT POSITION

Minimum requirements:

• Legal conveyancing secretary/paralegal qualification advantageous
• 6 + years experience as a conveyancing secretary
• Microsoft Office Suite programmes, more specifically MS Word
• Experience on Investec, Nedbank and Standard Bank bonds would be advantageous
• In-depth knowledge of conveyancing software/systems such as: Lexis Convey, E4 (Portal based), Webconvey and Windeed
• Basic knowledge on Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system
• Transfer of properties which includes residential and commercial property transfers
• Preparing files accurately according to specifications
• Administering and organizing the conveyancing legal practice of the director
• Effective stakeholder communication essential for both internal and external parties (banks, municipalities, rates consultants, estate agents deeds office, etc.)
• Drafting documents which includes typing and formatting legal documents and commercial agreements
• Attending to lodgments and registrations of all transfers, bond cancellations and bonds
• Attending to all the finances related to the conveyancing transactions
• FICA administration following up to ensure the FICA requirements are complete
• Ability to type documents confidently with attention to detail
• Ability to work fast, accurately, efficiently and independently
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to take initiative, be proactive and diligent
• Must be well-organised and conscientious
• Honesty, reliability and punctuality
• Ability to work under pressure for prolonged periods
• Sense of responsibility
• Maintaining confidentiality in all matters
• Good people skills and team player