MID - Development Transfers Paralegal, Umhlanga

Seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Development Transfers Paralegal to provide comprehensive support within a high-volume conveyancing environment.

Minimum Requirements:

National Senior Certificate (matric) is essential.

A recognised tertiary qualification in Legal or Paralegal Studies, will be advantageous.

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).

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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