Conveyancing Secretary

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Conveyancing Secretary / Paralegal in Randburg, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will provide high-level support to a Conveyancing Attorney, managing property transfer matters efficiently. Applicants should have at least 3–5 years of experience in a law firm's conveyancing department and be proficient in software like GhostConvey or LexisConvey. The role offers a competitive salary of R17,000 ctc.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential; a Conveyancing Secretary Certificate or Paralegal Diploma will be advantageous.
• 3–5 years’ experience within a law firm’s conveyancing department.
• Experience in handling high-volume property transfers including government transfers.

Responsibilities

• Manage files related to property transactions.
• Draft legal documents for property transfers.
• Liaise with clients and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Perform financial administration related to conveyancing.
• Lodge documents with relevant authorities.
• Handle post-registration tasks.

Skills

Document Drafting

File Management

Compliance

Financial Administration

Proficiency in conveyancing software

Education

Conveyancing Secretary Certificate or Paralegal Diploma

Matric

Tools

GhostConvey

LexisConvey

WinDeed

Job description

Conveyancing Secretary / Paralegal (Real Estate / Property Law)

Location: Gauteng, Randburg

Salary: R17 000 ctc

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 3–5 years’ experience within a law firm’s 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