Job Description

OverviewEstablished in 1902, our client has a long standing success rate! Today our client is made up of a number of partners practicing in various specialist and general fields of law. The firm's head office is well positioned in the Durban CBD area, as well as a conveniently situated branch office in the Durban North and another office in Hillcrest.No. of Vacancies1Specific SkillsSkills 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 and written skills and ability to liaise with clients, banks and colleagues in a professional and effective manner
• 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, as well as a willingness to learn

Desired Experience

• Admitted conveyancer
• Minimum of 5 years practice experience in Conveyancing
• Admitted attorney
• Admitted conveyancer
• Admission as a Notary would be an advantage

Additional Requirements:

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

Critical Behavioral Competencies

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

Responsible For

• The position will entail both attending to and supervising conveyancing transactions
• 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
• order for transactions to be registered successfully at the relevant Deeds Registry
• Preparing and checking documents for lodgement, ensuring all conditions are met and processes followed in
• 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 development

Job NatureFull TimeEducational Requirements

• LLB law degree

Experience RequirementsMinimum of 5Job LocationCape TownJob LevelMiddleHow to ApplyInterested candidates can send their resumes to natasha@njplacements.co.za mentioning "Job Title" in the subject line.

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