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East London: SENIOR CONVEYANCING SECRETARY posted by Dante Personnel

Job Description

A well-established law firm is seeking to appoint an experienced and highly organised Senior Conveyancing Secretary to join its professional legal team

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing and drafting conveyancing documentation
  • Managing property transfers, bond registrations, and bond cancellations
  • Liaising with clients, estate agents, financial institutions, municipalities, and the Deeds Office
  • Opening, maintaining, and updating conveyancing files
  • Monitoring transaction progress and ensuring deadlines are met
  • Preparing invoices, statements, and accounts
  • Obtaining rates clearances and transfer duty receipts
  • Managing diaries, appointments, and follow-ups
  • Handling client queries in a professional and efficient manner
  • Ensuring compliance with conveyancing procedures and legal requirements
  • Providing administrative support to conveyancers and attorneys

Minimum requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Conveyancing Secretary
  • Sound knowledge of conveyancing procedures and property law
  • Experience with transfers, bond registrations, and bond cancellations
  • Proficiency in conveyancing software such as Lexis Convey, GhostPractice, or similar systems
  • Knowledge of Deeds Office processes and procedures
  • Excellent typing and computer literacy skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure
  • Professional presentation and conduct
  • Matric certificate (legal secretarial qualification will be advantageous)


Consultant: Joss Suffield – Dante Personnel Cape Town
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