CONVEYANCING SECRETARY

Dante Personnel; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 134,000 - 246,000; Full time

Job summary

Dante Personnel is seeking a conveyancing secretary/paralegal to support the director and manage confidential conveyancing work. The role requires meticulous document drafting, strong client liaison, and experience with property transfers and banking procedures.

Proficiency in MS Word and relevant conveyancing software is essential. The successful candidate will handle lodgments, registrations, and financial aspects of conveyancing files, while maintaining high standards of organisation and

Qualifications

• Matric essential.
• Conveyancing secretary/paralegal qualification advantageous.
• 6+ years experience as a conveyancing secretary.
• MS Word proficiency.
• Experience with Investec, Nedbank and Standard Bank bonds advantageous.
• Knowledge of Lexis Convey, E4, Webconvey and Windeed.
• Aderant Expert (CMS) accounting system knowledge.
• Residential and commercial property transfers experience.
• Drafting and formatting legal documents and agreements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised

Initiative

Work under pressure

Confidentiality

Team player

Time management

Education

Matric

Conveyancing secretary/paralegal qualification

Tools

Lexis Convey

E4

Webconvey

Windeed

Aderant Expert

Job description

Minimum requirements

• Matric essential
• 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
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent client management skills