EE Senior Associate / Junior Partner

The Person:

• B.Law (LLB), Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years experience working in a conveyancing environment.
• Advance knowledge of property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Experience in notarial deeds, subdivisions, consolidations and opening of sectional title registers.

Job related skills required:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of numeracy and literacy skills.
• Knowledge of FICA.
• Ability to draft and review legal documents.
• Must be technologically savvy, and be able to work and utilise various conveyancing software programs like stordoc, LexisNexus, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft commercial bonds (mortgage and notarial) for ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Investec, African Bank, etc.
• Handle all aspects of the conveyancing process, including document preparation, client communication and liaising with relevant parties.
• Handle bonds, property transfers and related legal procedures.
• Facilitate and finalise cancellations.
• Ensure compliance with property laws and regulations.
• Supervise and mentor Conveyancing Paralegals and Candidate Attorneys.
• Act as a key point of contact for complex property transactions.
• Ensure FICA compliance and adhere to the Firms compliance policies.

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Honesty, reliability, and punctuality.
• Ability to work independently and to use initiative.
• Meticulous and ability to pay attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Great interpersonal and management skills.

Preference will be given to a person with their own practice, and willing to grow the pie.