Attorney: Conveyancing Specialist (Family Law Experience Advantageous)

**Company Description** Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys is a distinguished family law firm specializing in divorce and family law matters, with over 30 years of experience in delivering innovative solutions. The firm is known for providing personalized attention, leveraging expert negotiation, mediation, and litigation strategies tailored to each client. Led by the award\-winning Benita Ardenbaum, a member of the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), the firm has been recognized for excellence by numerous organizations, including awards as a leading figure in KwaZulu\-Natal's business community. The team is committed to guiding clients with professionalism, compassion, and strategic expertise. **Role Description** Are you an experienced Conveyancing Attorney with an established network of industry relationships? We are seeking a personable and driven Conveyancing Attorney to join our law firm in Durban. This role offers the opportunity to manage property transactions from instruction through to registration, provide expert legal guidance, and support clients navigating significant life transitions including property matters arising from divorce, deceased estates, and matrimonial disputes. We pride ourselves on empowering our team and fostering a dynamic, high\-performance environment. A genuine interest in people and an established network of industry relationships will set you apart, enabling you to connect with clients, estate agents, and banking partners, and to guide clients through what is often one of the most significant transactions of their lives with empathy and professionalism. **Key Requirements** ·      Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer with three to five years' post\-admission experience ·      An established database of liaisons and active relationships with banks, bond originators, estate agents, and developers ·      Experience within a law firm managing the full conveyancing process: transfers, bond registrations, and cancellations ·      Proficiency in conveyancing software and Deeds Office procedures and requirements ·      Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex legal documents and agreements ·      Family law experience (divorce\-related transfers, antenuptial contracts, estate matters) highly advantageous ·      Proven track record of registrations and client retention ·      Strong background in conducting thorough legal research on complex property and related issues ·      Collaborative mindset with the ability to work with cross\-functional teams ·      Strong organizational skills for managing files, FICA compliance, and documentation ·      In\-depth knowledge of the Deeds Registries Act, Sectional Titles Act, FICA, and related legislation ·      Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills **Key Responsibilities** ·      Manage the full conveyancing process from receipt of instruction to registration ·      Draft, review, and negotiate sale agreements, transfer documents, bond documents, and related contracts ·      Maintain and grow relationships with banks, estate agents, developers, and other referral sources ·      Offer strategic legal guidance to clients, management, and various departments ·      Attend to property matters arising from divorce settlements, deceased estates, and matrimonial disputes ·      Ensure FICA compliance and manage all supporting documentation ·      Monitor and interpret new laws, regulations, and Deeds Office practice notes, advising on their potential impact ·      Conduct risk assessments on transactions ·      Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to conveyancing secretaries, paralegals, and junior staff ·      Respond to client and agent enquiries in a timely manner ·      Manage and organize legal records and documentation ·      Engage in ongoing professional development and legal education activities Remuneration: Market\-related, negotiable based on experience If you are a compassionate legal professional who thrives in a fast\-paced, client\-focused environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply to careers@baattorney.co.za or reach out via direct messages to learn more.