Legal Secretary (with conveyancing experience)
Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Fourways
- Document Preparation and Management:
- Drafting and preparing legal documents such as sale agreements, transfer documents, bond documents, and title deeds.
- Preparing client letters, emails, and communication on behalf of the conveyancer.
- Ensuring all documents are accurate, signed, and properly filed.
- Client Liaison:
- Communicating with clients, estate agents, and third parties (like banks) to gather necessary information and update on the progress of transactions.
- Managing client appointments and scheduling consultations.
- Answering queries related to the conveyancing process and providing basic information.
- Managing Legal Files:
- Organizing and maintaining legal files, both paper and electronic, ensuring they are easily accessible and compliant with legal standards.
- Updating property files and records to ensure accuracy during the transaction process.
- Coordinating Property Transactions:
- Assisting with the transfer of ownership of property, including ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Liaising with local authorities to ensure proper registration of property documents.
- Ensuring all financial matters, such as the payment of deposits or transfer duties, are processed and documented.
- Preparing Financial Statements:
- Preparing settlement statements and assisting with the disbursement of funds between clients, banks, and other parties.
- Managing trust accounts and ensuring funds are transferred according to regulations.
- Legal Research:
- Conducting basic legal research, such as checking land registries or researching property titles and deeds.
- Assisting with checking for any encumbrances or restrictions on a property title.
- General Office Administration:
- Managing office supplies, scheduling meetings, and ensuring the conveyancer's calendar is organized.
- Filing, managing phone calls, and maintaining effective communication between clients and the legal team.
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Minimum requirements:
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Legal Secretary
• Drafting High and Magistrate Court Documents
• Able to work under pressure
• Dictations
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• Matric (Grade 12) minimum
• Previous experience in a legal or administrative environment
• Strong typing and computer skills
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• Minimum 2 years' experience within a legal industry
• Knowledge on legal drafting
• Knowledge on legal research
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