This is a remote position.
PERMANENT DAYSHIFT REMOTE-PHILIPPINES
JOB DESCRIPTION: Legal Conveyancer / Legal Conveyancing Virtual Assistant Client : AU Legal firm
Fulltime 40 hours
VA RATE : $8 AUD per hour (negotiable)
Purpose:
We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Conveyancer / Legal VA to support an Australian-based legal client specializing in property conveyancing and commercial leasing matters with a strong focus on ACT (Australian Capital Territory) transactions. This role requires hands-on experience in high-volume conveyancing work particularly ACT commercial leasing alongside NSW property matters.
Key Requirements
- ACT Commercial Leasing experience is a MUST / HIGH PRIORITY REQUIREMENT
- Solid experience in ACT conveyancing transactions (leases settlements and contracts)
- Experience in NSW conveyancing is acceptable as supporting experience but ACT exposure is preferred for core functions
- Proven experience in preparing and reviewing ACT commercial lease agreements
- Strong familiarity with residential conveyancing in both ACT and NSW
Technical Skills
- LEAP Conveyancing Software MUST HAVE
- PEXA experience is highly desirable
- Strong document management and legal drafting skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
Core responsibilities include:
preparing and issuing contracts
preparing and updating precedent documents in LEAP
overseeing post-exchange requirements (and attending to requisite searches)
Managing settlements
Drafting and reviewing ACT lease agreements (commercial leasing) and ACT and
NSW residential contracts
Document Management: Draft review and manage all legal documents related to
property transactions including sales contracts deeds and mortgages.
Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Communicate with clients real estate agents
mortgage lenders and other solicitors or conveyancers to gather information and
facilitate the transaction.
Compliance and Lodgement: Ensure all legal requirements are met and that
documents are correctly lodged with the relevant government departments such as
the Land Registry.
Settlement Management:
Oversee the entire settlement process ensuring all special conditions in the contract
are fulfilled before the property title can be officially transferred.
Admin tasks like email and calendar management
Data entry
Legal matter management
File Management
Drafting emails and documents
Chasing settlement letters
Do legal research on case laws
Schedule and coordinate staff and other meetings
Answers emails in a timely manner
Prepare communications such as memos emails invoices reports and other
correspondence
Write and edit documents from letters to reports and instructional documents
Qualifications: Legal Knowledge: A solid understanding of property law and the conveyancing process is essential in ACT and NSW is a MUST. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is critical for managing documents and ensuring accuracy in transactions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Technical expertise needed in PEXA (good to have) Expertise in LEAP conveyancing software is a MUST. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage a caseload and work independently while also being a collaborative team member is vital. Experience in establishing and maintaining effective administrative systems and processes Ability to work autonomously and as a team member Good report writing skills Background on minute taking