CONVEYANCING ATTORNEY IN CAPE TOWN

Our client is looking for a dynamic Conveyancing attorney to run their property division in Cape Town.

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 in order 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; and
• Assisting with marketing, managing existing relationships and new business development.

Skills and knowledge

• In depth knowledge and understanding of conveyancing and related areas of law;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Excellent command of the English language;
• Excellent communication and written skills and ability to liaise with clients, banks and colleagues in a professional and effective manner;
• Ability to work independently and to effectively manage high volumes of work; and
• Team player with good interpersonal skills, showing an eagerness to assist others within the department, as well as a willingness to learn.

Desired Experience & Qualification:

• LLB law degree;
• Admitted conveyancer
• Minimum of 5 years practice experience in Conveyancing;
• Admitted attorney;
• Admitted conveyancer;
• Admission as a Notary would be an advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Presentable and professional
• Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft and legal software programs)
• Contactable references
• Critical Behavioural Competencies

The ideal candidate must be able to deal with high levels of pressure, should be tenacious, resilient, have an acute ability to multi-task, eloquent communication skills and possess a strong desire and ability to work in a team environment in collaboration with relevant team members and stakeholders.

Salary: Market related, depending on experience

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Based: Cape Town CBD

Surgo (Pty) Ltd will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity (EE) and is committed to maintaining diversity in its appointments. Surgo (Pty) Ltd, therefore also encourages people with disabilities and from other diverse backgrounds to apply. Due to the high volume of applications, should you not receive feedback within three months upon submission, you can assume your application was unsuccessful, and we encourage you to reapply. Please note that as a registered member of APSO, Surgo (PTY) Ltd. does not hold applicants accountable for any application fee.

Your CV will be kept on our database for us to contact you should any future vacancies become available. If you do not wish for us to keep your CV for any other positions, please email recruitment@surgo.co.za