Conveyancing Attorney at Surgo HR & Training

CONVEYANCING ATTORNEY IN CAPE TOWN

• Our client is looking for a dynamic Conveyancing attorney to run their property division in Cape Town.
• The position will entail both attending to and supervising conveyancing transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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;
• Preparing and checking documents for lodgement, ensuring all conditions are met and processes followed in order for transactions to be registered successfully at the relevant Deeds Registry;
• 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; and
• Assisting with marketing, managing existing relationships and new business development.

Skills 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; and
• Team player with good interpersonal skills, showing an eagerness to assist others within the department, as well as a willingness to learn.

Desired Experience & Qualification:

• MUST have experience with conveyancing transactions in Cape Town
• LLB law degree
• 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 Behavioural Competencies