Senior Legal Secretary - Civil Litigation

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Conveyancing Secretary
• Proficiency in conveyancing processes and documentation
• Knowledge of deceased estates, wills and the related laws and statutes as they relate to conveyancing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good command of the English language
• Extensive knowledge and experience of Lexis Convey
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Knowledge of South African Property Law and regulations is preferred
• Must display extensive knowledge of Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), the Deeds Registry Guidelines and Procedures.

Performance Areas:

• Receiving instructions from developers, clients and estate agents to attend to the registration of transfers
• Preparing various conveyancing and related documents independently
• Contacting and liaising with clients, local authorities, estate agents, SARS, managing agents, banks and attorneys
• Attending to the collection of costs from clients
• Attending to issuing and payments of guarantees
• Compiling and preparing documents for lodgment and registration
• Filing, faxing, photocopying and general office duties
• Typing of letters, emails and faxes independently
• Attending to the deeds office process to successfully register transactions
• Attending to all financial aspects of all transactions including final accounts.