Real Estate Paralegal

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Diverse cases

Reputable team in Benoni

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to support its legal team in Benoni. You will draft and review real estate contracts, conducts title searches, and manage closing processes to ensure accurate transactions in Gauteng.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in real estate transactions, strong legal research skills, and an ability to multitask under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of real estate paralegal experience.
• Proficiency with legal research databases and conveyancing processes.
• Familiar with title examination and real estate transaction management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise real estate contracts and deeds.
• Conduct title searches and examine property titles for encumbrances.
• Assist with closing processes and coordinate with clients, lenders, and title companies.
• Manage case files and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Perform legal research on property laws and zoning regulations.
• Liaise with clients, attorneys, and external parties to facilitate transactions.

Skills

Legal research

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate or degree

Tools

Legal research databases

Real estate transaction software

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a detail-oriented Real Estate Paralegal to support their legal team in Benoni . This position involves providing critical assistance in a wide range of real estate transactions, including drafting and reviewing legal documents, conducting title searches, and managing closing processes. You will play a key role in ensuring that all legal aspects of property deals are handled efficiently and accurately. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research skills, a thorough understanding of real estate law, and the ability to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines, contributing to the seamless execution of property transactions in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise real estate contracts, deeds, and other legal documents.
• Conduct title searches, abstracting and examining property titles for encumbrances.
• Assist with the closing process, including coordinating with clients, lenders, and title companies.
• Manage and organize case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Perform legal research on property laws, zoning regulations, and case precedents.
• Liaise with clients, attorneys, and external parties to gather information and facilitate transactions.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or degree in a related field; relevant experience is key.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Real Estate Paralegal or in a legal support role for real estate transactions.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and real estate transaction management software.
• Strong understanding of property law, conveyancing, and title examination processes.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Familiarity with the legal landscape in Benoni and the broader Gauteng area.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work arrangement for improved flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continued legal education.
• Work on diverse and challenging real estate cases.
• Be an integral part of a reputable legal support team in Benoni .