Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa

Our client is searching for a Conveyancing Attorney to run their property division in Cape Town.

The position will entail both attending to and supervising conveyancing transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Receiving and perusing instructions to attend to conveyancing and associated matters
• Drafting various conveyancing documents accurately and independently
• Liaising with clients, city councils, SARS, managing agents, banks and linked attorney firms
• Preparing and checking documents for lodgement, ensuring all conditions are met, and processes followed for transactions to be registered successfully at the relevant Deeds Registry
• Attending to and checking all financial aspects of transactions, including pro-forma and final reconciliation statements of account
• Provision of legal advisory services
• Assisting with the effective and efficient management of all conveyancing and related matters
• Assisting with the operational requisites of the conveyancing department
• Assisting with marketing, managing existing relationships and new business

Skills and knowledge :

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of conveyancing and related areas of law
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent command of the English language
• Excellent communication, written skills, and ability to liaise with clients, banks and colleagues professionally and effectively
• Ability to work independently and to effectively manage high volumes of work
• Team player with good interpersonal skills, showing an eagerness to assist others within the department and a willingness to learn

Desired Experience & Qualification :

• LLB law degree
• Admitted conveyancer
• Minimum of 5 years of practice experience in Conveyancing;
• Admitted attorney
• Admitted conveyancer
• Admission as a Notary would be advantage

Additional Requirements

• Presentable and professional
• Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft and legal software programs)

The ideal candidate must be able to deal with high levels of pressure, should be tenacious, resilient, have an acute ability to multi-task, have eloquent communication skills and possess a strong desire and ability to work in a team environment in collaboration with relevant team members and stakeholders.

Attorney Conveyancing • Cape Town, South Africa