Signing Attorney

SUMMARY:
Our legal client is seeking a motivated Admitted Attorney to join their team on a 12-month contract. This opportunity is ideal for a recently admitted attorney or a candidate with up to one year of post-articles experience who has an interest in property law and conveyancing
Salary: R25 000 CTC per month

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• LLB
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Recently completed articles or has up to one year post-admission experience
• Exposure to conveyancing matters will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle (travel to clients required)

• Conduct consultations with clients (in-office and off-site) for the signing of transfer and bond documentation
• Manage and oversee property transactions from initiation through to registration and finalisation of accounts
• Draft and review agreements of sale, cancellation agreements, and other legal documents related to property transactions
• Handle various property-related matters, including:
  • Opening of township and sectional title registers
  • Subdivision and consolidation of land and properties
  • Liaising with local authorities, Deeds Office, and SARS regarding rates clearances and transfer duty matters
  • Resolving issues relating to property registrations and title conditions
• Attend to notarial work where required, including:
  • Notarisation and authentication of documents for local and international use
  • Obtaining Apostilles and Certificates of Authentication
  • Drafting and attending to notarial deeds
• Ensure all registrations are processed in accordance with agreed timelines, processes, and procedures
• Supervise conveyancing support staff in relation to lodgements, registrations, and general conveyancing processes
• Examine legal documentation
• Provide legal advice on contractual implications and property-related matters
• Prepare and certify legal documents