The candidate for this position will be successful if they are able to execute a variety of conveyancing paralegal duties of a confidential nature. These tasks will include working with attorneys, paralegals, and other members of the firm with a series of administrative functions. Therefore, the candidate will have to have effective time managements and organisational skills coupled with the ability to be detail oriented

Duties and Responsibilities include:
  • Receiving instructions from various banks to attend to the registration of mortgage bonds
  • Preparing various transfer, bond, and related conveyancing documents independently
  • Contacting and liaising with clients, municipalities, SARS, managing agents, banks, and attorneys 
  • Attending to the collection of costs from clients
  • Compiling and amending documents for lodgement and registration
  • Attending to the deed’s office process and the bank's processes to successfully register transactions
  • Attending to all financial aspects of all transactions, including final accounts
  • Preparing debit notes, credit notes and other accounting queries
Minimum Requirements:
  • Matric / National Diploma or equivalent qualification
  • Minimum 5 Years’ experience working in a conveyancing environment
  • Experienced paralegal with both transfer and bonds experience with FNB, Standard Bank and Nedbank Bank
  • Good command of the English language
  • Computer Literate (MS Office Suite) including Excel
  • Ability to work independently and to use initiative
  • Meticulous and ability to pay attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise duties and handle pressure while keeping calm
  • Dealing with several matters at once
  • Typing speed of 45+ wpm
  • In depth knowledge of the full spectrum of conveyancing transactions is essential
Skills (Know-How Job Related Skills Required to Completed Activities):
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Knowledge of basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Knowledge of FICA
Behaviours (Interpersonal Skills Required to Complete Activities):
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and written
  • Promote collaboration across functional and geographical boundaries
  • Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and plan
  • Demonstrate customer focus
  • Constructive teamwork
  • Work with speed and accuracy  
  • Honesty, reliability, and punctuality
  • Ability to take initiative
  • Be able to work under pressure, and occasionally after hours
  • Well organised and conscientious
Job Working Conditions:
  • Own transport essential
  • On-site based in PMB branch

All suitable candidates are invited to email their detailed CV to careers@wylie.co.za