Conveyancing Attorney

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  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
SUMMARY:
-POSITION INFO:Our client is seeking a dynamic Conveyancing Attorney to head up their property division as a Partner based in Cape Town.
  • The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, with proven resilience, tenacity, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease. Strong communication skills are non-negotiable, along with a collaborative mindset and a natural ability to build rapport with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Social confidence and the ability to engage with clients on an entertainment level are also key.
  • This is a perfect opportunity for a seasoned Associate ready to step up into a Partner role.
  • A strong existing network within the property space - including connections with banks, estate agents, and other referral channels - would be highly advantageous.
  • 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 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
  • Assisting with marketing, managing existing relationships and new business
Skills and knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge and understanding of conveyancing and related areas of law
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent command of the English and Afrikaans(advantage) languages
  • Excellent communication, written skills, and ability to liaise with clients, banks and colleagues professionally and effectively
  • Ability to work independently and to effectively manage high volumes of work
  • Team player with good interpersonal skills, showing an eagerness to assist others within the department and a willingness to learn
Desired Experience & Qualification:
  • LLB Law Degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of practice experience in Conveyancing;
  • Admitted Attorney
  • Admitted
  • Admission as a Notary would be an advantage
Additional Requirements
  • Presentable and professional
  • Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft and legal software programs)

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