Conveyancing Secretary

Hands-on from day one, the Conveyancing Secretary will conduct legal research using legislation, ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the legal practice council and draft, review, and format legal documents for a financial services business in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Day to day, you will collaborate with colleagues who take real pride in their work. A safety-first, quality-driven approach underpins everything the team does. The business promotes from within wherever possible, opening doors over time. Send your CV through today and take the first step towards this opportunity.

• Stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting the practice areas in which the firm operates.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders professionally, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Conduct legal research using legislation, case law databases, and legal textbooks to support legal opinions and arguments.
• Maintain and organise legal files and records in physical and electronic format, ensuring documents are correctly indexed and retrievable.
• Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the legal practice council and maintain confidentiality of client information.

• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and legal terminology relevant to the practice area of the firm.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience in a legal environment including a law firm, corporate legal department, or public service.
• Proficiency in legal software packages including conveyancing platforms, legal accounting systems, and document management systems.
• For candidate attorney positions, an LLB degree from an accredited university and eligibility to register articles with the law society.