One of the leading Legal firms is seeking to employ a Conveyancing Secretary. This is an exciting opportunity where the successful incumbent will be reporting to a Director in their Stellenbosch Office. The firm has a focus on corporate and commercial law and with practice areas that include banking and finance; business recovery and insolvency among others. It also provides legal advisory services for intellectual property, litigation and dispute, media and communications, mergers and acquisitions, property transactions, sports and entertainment, tax, and information technology.

Duties:
• Taking ownership of the transaction from beginning to the end which includes residential and commercial property transfers
• Preparing files accurately according to specifications
• Administering and organizing the Conveyancing legal practice
• Follow-up work on transactions recorded weekly
• Effective stakeholder communication essential for both internal & external parties (Banks, Municipalities, Rates Consultants, Estate Agents, Deeds Office, etc.)
• Drafting Documents
• Opening of new files, giving of file number, sending of 1st standard letter to buyer, seller & FICA
• Obtaining Transfer Duty & Rates Clearance Certificates
• Attending to Lodgements and Registrations of all Transfers, Bond Cancellations and Bonds
• Attending to all the Finances related to the conveyancing transactions
• Postage, compilation & forwarding of fees statement for matters that are not purely conveyancing and more commercial

Requirements:
• Matric Essential
• Legal secretary / paralegal / conveyancing qualification advantageous
• 3-5 years Conveyancing Secretarial experience essential. Bonds & Transfer essential
• Full working knowledge of all MS packages
• Stordoc - Investec - requires experience / training of E4
• Ghost convey experience essential
• Experience with Conveyancing packages advantageous e.g. Lotus Notes, etc.
• Ability to speak and type documents in both Afrikaans & English

Personal Attributes:
• Attention to detail & Quality focused
• Good Time Management skills
• Ability to multi-task & have good organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines
• Solid and stable conveyancing secretary experience required

What to include:
• Detailed CV (Please include month and year employed)
• Reason for leaving last employ
• Current salary
• Required salary

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