Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Somewhere explicitly welcomes applicants based in South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R37,000 – R ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Role: Conveyance Paralegal

Priority Location: South Africa, LATAM, Philippines

Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM to 5PM Uk Time

Salary Range: $2,000 per month

Type of Contract:Independent Contractor

Type of Role :Remote

About Us

We are a UK specialist in statutory lease extensions, comprising a valuation business, an SRA-regulated law firm, and a finance arm all within the same group. Our business is growing rapidly, and we are expanding our team to support our next stage of development.

The Role

You will pick up cases once the new lease terms have been agreed upon and guide them through to completion, Land Registry registration, and final case closure. In this position, you will not run statutory claims or advise clients on legal matters. Instead, you are the person who ensures the final phase of the process is organized, accurate, and calm.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
* Financial & Statement Preparation:Prepare completion statements and invoices, and walk clients through the details.
* Fund Management:Chase and confirm client funds ahead of completion while keeping clients informed on timelines.
* Payment Administration:Assemble payment packs for internal approval (Note: You will never hold, move, or directly handle client money).
* Solicitor Liaison:Coordinate with landlords’ solicitors to confirm final figures, dates, and completion arrangements.
* Land Registry Management:Prepare and submit Land Registry (HMLR) applications, monitoring them through to final registration.
* Requisitions Tracking:Log requisitions, pass them to the responsible paralegal for resolution, and track them through to conclusion.
* Data Integrity:Keep the case management system accurate and up to date at all times.
Experience & Requirements
* UK Conveyancing Background:Solid UK residential conveyancing experience, specifically within completions, post-completion, or accounts support.
* Technical Skills:Hands-on experience with completion statements, apportionments, HMLR applications, and requisitions.
* Communication:Excellent spoken and written English, with strong phone confidence when speaking to UK clients (including managing anxious or frustrated callers).
* Operational Mindset:Highly organized and methodical, with a preference for mastering a dedicated phase of the pipeline rather than managing a full caseload end-to-end.
* Workplace Setup:Reliable remote setup with stable internet and dedicated availability during agreed-upon working hours.
Note: Prior lease extension experience is a bonus, but not required. The specialist legal knowledge sits with our solicitors and paralegals and will be taught on the job.

What We Offer
* Competitive compensation ($2,000 USD / month).
* A supportive remote team environment within a fast-growing UK legal group.
* Operations backed by heavy investment in modern systems and workflow tools.
* Clear potential to transition into a more senior role over time with direct case ownership for high performers.

Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R37,000/month, this role is competitive with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($2,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Somewhere

Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 1644 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →