Conveyancing Attorney

About the role

A full-time Conveyancing Attorney position is advertised through Abantu Staffing Solutions in King William's Town, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will manage a conveyancing portfolio, including transfers, bonds and cancellations, from instruction to registration, within an established conveyancing practice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a conveyancing portfolio, including transfers, bonds and cancellations, from instruction to registration, with support from senior conveyancers where needed
• Draft, check and finalise all conveyancing documentation for lodgement
• Liaise directly with the Deeds Office in King William's Town on lodgements, queries and rejections
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, banks and other conveyancers on transaction progress and requirements
• Handle correspondent conveyancing instructions received from other parts of the country
• Ensure all financial and statutory requirements are met before lodgement and registration
• Attend to sectional title, development and township sub-division transactions as required
• Work closely with conveyancing secretaries and support staff in the King William's Town office
• Ensure compliance with FICA, POPIA and other relevant legislation throughout the process
• Carry out other duties reasonable and incidental to the practice of conveyancing

Required profile

• Grade 12 / Matric and LLB degree
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa and admitted Conveyancer
• 3+ years' experience in a similar role or environment
• Willingness to be trained and mentored within an established practice
• Valid driver's licence essential; own vehicle advantageous

Required skills

• Sound working knowledge of Deeds Office procedures and requirements
• Strong working knowledge of conveyancing legislation and Deeds Office practice
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy, professional and client-focused approach