Real Estate Paralegal

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Exposure to complex cases

Supportive legal team

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a meticulous Real Estate Paralegal to support its legal team in a fast‑paced, real estate environment.

You will draft and review contracts, coordinate closings, conduct title searches, organize case files, and liaise with clients, attorneys, title companies and government agencies in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal certificate or associate degree and at least three years of real estate experience with strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate or Associate's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years as Real Estate Paralegal.
• Strong knowledge of real estate law, conveyancing and property transactions.
• Proficiency with legal research and document management software.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to work hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review real estate contracts, deeds, leases, and other documents.
• Coordinate and manage real estate closings with accurate filings.
• Conduct title searches and review title insurance commitments.
• Organize and maintain case files, documents, and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, attorneys, title companies, and government agencies.
• Assist attorneys in litigation preparation related to real estate disputes.

Skills

Real estate law

Conveyancing

Legal research

Document management

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate or Associate's degree

Tools

Legal research software

Document management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Real Estate Paralegal to support their legal team in Pretoria . This role is critical in ensuring the smooth and legally compliant execution of all real estate transactions. You will assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing legal documents, managing closings, conducting title searches, and maintaining case files. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of property law and is adept at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. This hybrid role offers a blend of office-based collaboration and remote work flexibility, supporting the busy legal operations for our client's significant real estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review real estate contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and manage real estate closings, ensuring all documentation is accurate and filed correctly.
• Conduct title searches and review title insurance commitments.
• Organize and maintain case files, legal documents, and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, attorneys, title companies, and government agencies.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for litigation, if necessary, related to real estate disputes.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or Associate's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Real Estate Paralegal .
• In-depth knowledge of real estate law, conveyancing, and property transactions.
• Proficiency in legal research and document management software.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Exposure to complex and varied real estate legal matters.
• A supportive and professional legal team environment in Pretoria .