Conveyancing Attorney

SUMMARY:
An established law firm is looking for a Conveyancing Attorney to join their team.  The role requires regular travel to King Williams Town (Deeds Office) and working closely with other Conveyancing Attorneys.

POSITION INFO:
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: 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