SENIOR CONVEYANCING SECRETARY

SUMMARY:
SENIOR CONVEYANCING SECRETARY 
Located: East London

A well-established law firm is seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Senior Conveyancing Secretary to join its professional legal team

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting conveyancing documentation
• Managing property transfers, bond registrations, and bond cancellations
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, municipalities, and the Deeds Office
• Opening, maintaining, and updating conveyancing files
• Monitoring transaction progress and ensuring deadlines are met
• Preparing invoices, statements, and accounts
• Obtaining rates clearances and transfer duty receipts
• Managing diaries, appointments, and follow-ups
• Handling client queries in a professional and efficient manner
• Ensuring compliance with conveyancing procedures and legal requirements
• Providing administrative support to conveyancers and attorneys

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Conveyancing Secretary
• Sound knowledge of conveyancing procedures and property law
• Experience with transfers, bond registrations, and bond cancellations
• Proficiency in conveyancing software such as Lexis Convey, GhostPractice, or similar systems
• Knowledge of Deeds Office processes and procedures
• Excellent typing and computer literacy skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Professional presentation and conduct
• Matric certificate (legal secretarial qualification will be advantageous)