Conveyancing Attorney

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric

• LLB degree

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

• Admitted Conveyancer

• 3+ years' experience in a similar role / environment.

• Sound working knowledge of Deeds Office procedures and requirements

• Willingness to be trained and mentored within an established conveyancing practice

• Valid driver's license essential; own vehicle advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage a conveyancing portfolio, including transfers, bonds and cancellations, from instruction to registration, with support from senior conveyancers where needed

• Draft, check and finalise all conveyancing documentation for lodgement

• Liaise directly with the Deeds Office in King William's Town on lodgements, queries and rejections

• Liaise with clients, estate agents, banks and other conveyancers on transaction progress and requirements

• Handle correspondent conveyancing instructions received from other parts of the country

• Ensure all financial and statutory requirements have been met prior to lodgement and registration

• Attend to sectional title, development and township sub-division transactions as required

• Work closely with conveyancing secretaries and support staff in the King William's Town office

• Ensure compliance with FICA, POPIA and other relevant legislation throughout the conveyancing process

• Attend to any other duties reasonable and incidental to the practice of conveyancing as the firm's needs may require

Competencies / Skills

• Professional and client-focused

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written)

• Strong working knowledge of conveyancing legislation and Deeds Office practice

• Eager to learn and grow within a full conveyancing portfolio

• Able to work well within a team environment