Legal Assistant- Conveyancing

Auzworld Lawyers Pty Ltd is a growing legal practice providing services across conveyancing, immigration, family law, civil litigation, commercial matters and related areas.

We are seeking an organised and experienced Legal Assistant with demonstrated experience handling conveyancing tasks. The successful candidate will support solicitors with residential and commercial conveyancing matters from initial instructions through to settlement.

Key responsibilities

Open and maintain purchase, sale and contract-review files.

Prepare letters, emails, file notes, authorities and standard conveyancing documents.

Assist with reviewing contracts for the sale and purchase of land.

Order and review title searches, deposited plans, dealings and other property searches.

Prepare and issue sale contracts under a solicitor’s supervision.

Assist with cooling-off periods, deposits, finance dates and settlement requirements.

Liaise professionally with clients, solicitors, conveyancers, real estate agents, brokers, banks and other stakeholders.

Prepare settlement figures, adjustment calculations and completion statements.

Assist with electronic conveyancing matters through PEXA, including workspace administration and settlement preparation.

Monitor critical dates and maintain accurate reminders, checklists and matter records.

Arrange client identification and verification-of-identity requirements.

Assist with duties forms, client authorisations and electronic-signing processes.

Follow up outstanding documents, searches, finance approvals and settlement requirements.

Maintain accurate electronic files and ensure all correspondence and documents are properly saved.

Provide general administrative and legal-secretarial support to the solicitors.

Perform other reasonable duties consistent with the position and under appropriate supervision.

Essential requirements

Previous experience as a legal assistant, conveyancing assistant or paralegal handling conveyancing matters.

Practical understanding of NSW residential conveyancing processes.

Experience assisting with both purchase and sale files.

Familiarity with PEXA and electronic conveyancing procedures.

Strong understanding of critical dates, confidentiality and file-management requirements.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with NSW Revenue duties processes and property searches.

Experience working with PEXA, InfoTrack and electronic-signing platforms.

How to apply

Please send your resume and a short cover letter outlining:

Your conveyancing experience;

The types of purchase and sale matters you have handled;

Your experience using PEXA and other conveyancing platforms; and

Your availability to commence.

Applications may be sent to [email protected] with the subject line “Application – Legal Assistant (Conveyancing)”.

Our application form: https://zfrmz.com.au/dM1IksTZUIpZFpw9htjl