Conveyancing Secretary

We are recruiting a motivated Conveyancing Secretary to support operations at a reputable financial services business in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will play a central role in the day-to-day success of the team.

The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. Leadership is visible and approachable, and good ideas are always welcome. If you tick the boxes below, we want to hear from you.

• Conduct legal research using legislation, case law databases, and legal textbooks to support legal opinions and arguments.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and other stakeholders professionally, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of the legal practice council and maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Stay updated with changes in legislation and legal procedures affecting the practice areas in which the firm operates.
• Prepare and manage billing and invoicing for legal services, capturing time records and following up on outstanding accounts.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients, counsel, and court personnel professionally.
• For paralegal and secretary roles, a diploma or certificate in legal studies, paralegal practice, or legal secretarial studies.
• Knowledge of court rules, procedures, and legal terminology relevant to the practice area of the firm.
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and integrity.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure documents are error-free and deadlines and filing requirements are strictly observed.
• For candidate attorney positions, an LLB degree from an accredited university and eligibility to register articles with the law society.
• Proficiency in legal software packages including conveyancing platforms, legal accounting systems, and document management systems.