Conveyancing Secretary

Dante Personnel; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A legal support firm in Randburg is seeking a Conveyancing Secretary to provide high-level administrative and legal support to a Conveyancing Attorney. The role involves managing property transfer matters efficiently, including private and government-sponsored transfers, with a focus on compliance and document management. Candidates must have Matric, ideally hold a Conveyancing Secretary Certificate, and have at least 3-5 years' experience in a law firm with proficiency in conveyancing software. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential; a Conveyancing Secretary Certificate or Paralegal Diploma will be a distinct advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in a law firm's conveyancing department.
• Proficiency in conveyancing software required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and legal support to a Conveyancing Attorney.
• Ensure property transfer matters are handled efficiently and accurately.
• Manage all aspects of transfers from initial instruction to final registration.

Skills

File Management

Document Drafting

Liaison

Compliance

Financial Administration

Education

Matric

Conveyancing Secretary Certificate or Paralegal Diploma

Tools

GhostConvey

LexisConvey

WinDeed

Job description

Minimum requirements

1. Job Purpose
To provide high-level administrative and legal support to a Conveyancing Attorney, ensuring that all property transfer matters including private, commercial, and government-sponsored transfers (with particular emphasis on Human Settlements matters) are handled efficiently, accurately, and within prescribed legal and statutory timeframes, from initial instruction to final registration.

Key Responsibilities

• File Management
• Document Drafting
• Liaison
• Compliance
• Financial Administration
• Lodgment
• Post-Registration

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Matric is essential; a Conveyancing Secretary Certificate or Paralegal Diploma will be a distinct advantage.

Experience: A minimum of 35 years experience within a law firms conveyancing department, with demonstrable experience handling high-volume transfers, including government and Human Settlements property transfers. Proficiency in conveyancing software such as GhostConvey, LexisConvey, WinDeed, or similar systems is required.

Consultant: Angie Botes - Dante Personnel Greenstone