Remote Commercial Property Paralegal - Due Diligence

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Commercial Property Paralegal to support a busy property law department from a remote-first setup. The role involves managing property transactions, liaising with clients and institutions, and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation throughout conveyancing processes.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience, strong drafting and organizational skills, and a solid grasp of conveyancing procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' experience as Commercial Property Paralegal.
• Solid understanding of conveyancing procedures.
• Proficient with conveyancing software and legal databases.
• Strong organizational and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial property transactions from instruction to finalization.
• Carry out due diligence, title searches, and obtain municipal and rates clearance certificates.
• Prepare and review sale, lease, and registration documents.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, financial institutions and other professionals.
• Monitor and coordinate bond registrations and cancellations.
• Assist attorneys with drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Ensure compliance with laws and firm policies.

Skills

Conveyancing knowledge

File management

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Paralegal qualification

National Diploma in Legal Studies

Tools

Conveyancing software

Legal databases

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Commercial Property Paralegal to support a busy property law department from a remote-first setup. The role involves managing property transactions, liaising with clients and institutions, and ensuring accurate, compliant documentation throughout conveyancing processes.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience, strong drafting and organizational skills, and a solid grasp of conveyancing procedures.