Senior Conveyancing Clerk (357939) - Crown Law

Hobart, TAS
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.Duties

Attend to the steps and requirements entailed to buy and sell land for the Crown and instrumentalities of the Crown including:

Preparing all documentation necessary for acquisition, purchase, mortgaging or disposal of land (including preparing settlement figures).
Investigating, searching and verifying property titles.
Drafting and finalising vesting instruments.
Attending property settlements.
Attending to lodge documentation for registration (where applicable).
Attending to correspondence.
Preparing financial settlement statements

Update and maintain the legal practice database, and use database tools to prepare documents.
Explain the conveyancing processes to clients and liaising and updating client of the file status.
Effectively liaising with external parties including with vendors, purchasers, mortgagors, mortgagees, real estate agents and legal practitioners and conveyancers in relation to land dealings on behalf of the Crown.
Administer the Practice Management Systems and the Knowledge Management System including development of business rules, as applicable.
Perform other duties consistent with the assigned classification and in accordance with the skills, competence and training of the occupant.

Pre-employment ChecksThe Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.The following checks are to be conducted:1. Pre-employment checks

Arson and fire setting
Violent crimes and crimes against the person
Sex-related offences
Drug and alcohol related offences
Crimes involving dishonesty
Crimes involving deception
Making false declarations
Malicious damage and destruction to property
Serious traffic offences
Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
Crimes involving Conspiracy

2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.3. Identification check.Desirable Requirements

Diploma in business Administration or Business (Legal Services)

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsHow to applyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4912.For more informationChelsea Trubody-Jager
Director Crown Law ServicesPhone: (03) 6165 3635Reasonable Adjustment Queries(03) 6165 7603

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