TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Development Transfers Paralegal - RKDTP

Armstrong Appointments

Job Description

Main job function
  • Managing conveyancing files from inception through to registration and finalisation, ensuring all matters are handled efficiently and within required timelines.
  • Attending to development transfers, and individual/conventional transfer matters in accordance with firm and banking requirements.
  • Preparing, drafting, and reviewing conveyancing documentation, including transfer documents, bond documents, guarantees, and supporting correspondence.
  • Liaising professionally with clients, banks, estate agents, developers, municipalities, body corporates, attorneys, and the Deeds Office regarding the progress and requirements of transactions.
  • Ensuring full compliance with FICA requirements, including the collection, verification, and maintenance of all required client documentation.
  • Monitoring and following up on outstanding conditions, suspensive conditions, guarantees, rates clearances, levy clearances, compliance certificates, and other transactional requirements.
  • Coordinating the lodgement, tracking, registration, and finalisation of matters at the Deeds Office.
  • Maintaining accurate file records, diary systems, and reporting structures to ensure all transactions are properly managed and updated.
  • Preparing accounts, pro forma invoices, and statements, and assisting with the collection of outstanding documentation and payments where required.
  • Providing regular progress updates and reporting to clients, financial institutions, developers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensuring that all transactions are handled in accordance with applicable legislation, banking protocols, firm policies, and conveyancing best practices.
  • Assisting attorneys and directors with administrative and paralegal support related to conveyancing transactions and property developments.
  • Managing a high-volume workload while maintaining a high standard of accuracy, professionalism, confidentiality, and client service.
Qualifications
  • National Senior Certificate (matric) is essential.
  • Recognised tertiary qualification in Legal or Paralegal Studies, will be advantageous.
Criteria
  • Extensive conveyancing paralegal experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of proven experience in development transfers
  • Sound knowledge of conveyancing processes and Deeds Office procedures
  • Experience liaising with banks, estate agents, developers, and clients
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Proficiency in legal software systems (CMS advantageous).
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional demeanour and the ability to deal effectively with clients, staff, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, multitask efficiently, and maintain strict confidentiality.
  • High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

About This Role

Career insights for Paralegals and Legal Assistants positions

Salary Benchmark
R28,984/month
R17,577 to R43,648/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
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Common Technologies
Adobe Acrobat DC Document management system software SharePoint Online Google Docs Legal document software Microsoft Word 365 LawManager Lexis+