Legal Secretary - Conveyancing

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid benefits

Exposure to property transactions

Stable work environment in Polokwane

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a meticulous Legal Secretary specializing in Conveyancing to support the busy property law department. You will manage the conveyancing process from instruction to registration, draft deeds of transfer, bonds, powers of attorney, and liaise with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, and the Deeds Office.

The ideal candidate has proven conveyancing secretarial experience, proficiency with conveyancing software and practice management systems, and a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary with a strong focus on conveyancing.
• Proficiency in using conveyancing software and legal practice management systems.
• Excellent understanding of the conveyancing process and relevant legislation.
• Strong typing, administrative, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of conveyancing transactions, including registrations and cancellations.
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as deeds of transfer, bonds, and powers of attorney.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, and the Deeds Office.
• Maintain accurate client records and manage the conveyancing filing system.
• Schedule appointments, manage diaries, and handle correspondence efficiently.

Skills

Conveyancing

Legal secretarial

Typing

Communication

Tools

Conveyancing software

Practice management systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a meticulous and experienced Legal Secretary with a specialization in Conveyancing to join their busy property law department in Polokwane . You will be responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to conveyancers, managing the conveyancing process from instruction to registration, and ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant. Your role is crucial in facilitating smooth property transactions for clients in the Limpopo province.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full spectrum of conveyancing transactions, including registrations and cancellations.
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as deeds of transfer, bonds, and powers of attorney.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, and the Deeds Office.
• Maintain accurate client records and manage the conveyancing filing system.
• Schedule appointments, manage diaries, and handle correspondence efficiently.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary with a strong focus on conveyancing .
• Proficiency in using conveyancing software and legal practice management systems.
• Excellent understanding of the conveyancing process and relevant legislation.
• Strong typing, administrative, and communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.
• Medical aid benefits.
• Exposure to a diverse range of property transactions.
• A stable and professional work environment in Polokwane .
• Opportunities for professional growth within a reputable firm.