Job Description
Applications are invited from eligible employees for the following post at DPMCAH.
LEGAL ASSISTANT CONVEYANCING
Responsibilities
- Conduct title searches at Land Registries and examine property records.
- Prepare and compile title reports accurately.
- Draft all types of deeds and related legal documents under the supervision of the Notary.
- Type and prepare documents in Sinhala and English.
- Visit Land Registries in Colombo and outside Colombo as required.
- Obtain the stamp duty opinion from relevant provincial revenue departments.
- Handle deed registration, submission of documents, and follow-up until completion.
- Maintain proper registry records and internal registers.
- Work towards and achieve assigned monthly/annual targets.
- Perform other duties related to notarial and conveyancing work as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience as a Notary clerk or legal assistant for conveyancing.
- Practical experience in title searching and examination of property records.
- Experience in drafting different types of deeds and title reports.
- Good Sinhala and English typing skills.
- Practical experience dealing with Land Registries in Colombo and other areas.
- Experience of Obtain the stamp duty opinion from relevant provincial revenue departments.
- Experience of deed registration and registration follow-up.
- Strong file management and registry maintenance skills.
- Willingness to travel to Land Registries within and outside Colombo.
If you feel that this role is for you, send in a detailed resume along with two non-related referees by email or post, to reach us within 07 days of this advertisement indicating the position applied for, in the subject line of the email or top left corner of the envelope.
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