The incumbent will be responsible for attending to residential and commercial bonds as well as transfers and other land development applications. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Downloading instructions from banks, updating of conveyancing systems, perusal and interpretation of applicable conditions;
- Attending to transfers, various land development applications and preparation of various notarial deeds and servitudes;
- Performing and interpreting person and property searches;
- Opening of files, contacting clients, preparation of initial correspondence to clients, estate agents, linked attorneys, municipalities, managing agents etc;
- Keeping and maintaining a proper diary system of all current matters;
- Preparing of loan and bond documents and transfer documents accurately and independently for signature by clients;
- Preparing of compliance packs for submission to and approval by the bank;
- Preparing documents for lodgement and ensuring all loan or sale conditions are met and processes followed in order for matters to be registered successfully at the relevant deeds registry;
- Preparation and sending of weekly reports to clients, banks, linked attorneys and estate agents;
- Attending to all financial aspects of transactions, including the preparation of statements, collection of costs/disbursements from clients, preparation of final accounts and attending to general accounting queries;
- Finalising of files, including following up and delivering of security documents to banks or bond attorneys.
Skills and Knowledge:
- In depth understanding of bonds, transfers and related aspects of conveyancing in general.
- Ability to interpret bond instructions and understand conditions to be complied with;
- Understanding and interpreting deeds office records;
- Good command of the English language;
- Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise with clients in a professional and effective manner;
- Excellent writing skills required for preparation of correspondence to clients, agents, banks and linked attorneys;
- Ability to work independently and to effectively manage high volumes of work;
- Team player with good interpersonal skills, showing an eagerness to assist others within the department;
- Meticulousness and attention to detail, managing a neat and organized workstation;
- Fully conversant in Microsoft Office, LexisConvey, SARS and L@W/E4.
Desired Skills:
- Interpretation of bonds and transfers instructions
About The Employer:
Adams & Adams is an internationally recognised and leading African law firm that specialises in providing intellectual property and commercial services.
With primary office locations in South Africa and branches and associate offices in a number of African countries, our firm’s leadership position is reflected in the groundbreaking work we do, the valuable client relationships we have and the quality of our professionals.
Our more than 200 professionals specialise in various legal and technical disciplines in intellectual property law, commercial and property law, and litigation. We proudly represent many of the world’s largest corporations and organisations, as well as small to medium-sized companies, and our 70 partners are established pathfinders and thought leaders in their respective practice areas.
Our Intellectual Property law practices work with clients around the globe and across many industries to protect, enforce and commercialise their intellectual property including trade marks, patents, copyright
and designs.
Likewise, our general commercial legal services practices boast competent and powerful teams that are purposed to represent clients in expertise areas such as commercial litigation, property services, public procurement, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, tax, franchising, personal injury, arbitration and dispute resolution, and technology, among others.