Lawyers at PropCheck

Job Description

In order to carry out our services, we are creating a network of certified legal practitioners or ‘agents’ whose job it will be to execute work order assignments on behalf of clients looking to verify legal documents and inspect property.

The job of an agent is to receive and execute work orders from clients based on a set daily schedule.

Example of work orders include:

• Verification of Land Ownership
• Inspection of property by an independent party
• Verifying the identity and credentials of Property sellers/landlords or buyers/renters
• Verifying Survey Plan
• Obtaining Governors Consent
• Preparing Deed of Assignment

Work orders are received and carried out through Propcheck’s own smartphone devices. These devices must be purchased by the agent before they can begin working for Propcheck (more details about purchase process below).

Expected Compensation: â‚¦250,000 to ₦500,000 per month

Please note that all agents will be independent contractors of PropCheck. You will be earning a majority percentage of the fees paid by clients who place work orders on the Propcheck platform. All fees will be paid out as soon as the work order is complete and has been evaluated for quality assurance by our legal specialists.

Responsibilities:

• Processing and verification of documents
• Ensuring all documents are 100% accurate, complete and consistent
• Verifying the authenticity and validity of documents with government agencies and licensing bodies
• Verifying the credentials provided by property sellers, buyers or renters on behalf of clients (this includes identity, employment, credit history and work references)
• Referring new clients to Propcheck

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the required documents needed to buy and sell land or property in Nigeria, as well as the order of steps needed to complete a real estate transaction.
• General local knowledge of residential geographical areas in Lagos or Abuja (knowledge of the particular locality where the buyer or seller is engaging in the real estate transaction is a bonus).
• Ability to navigate and deal with Government agents and agencies such as the Government Land Registry and Surveyor General’s Office (where most of the required documents can be found) without compromising the integrity of the process.
• Have good analytical skills (the ability to process lots of information at once and document it correctly)
• Ability to work within time constraints to achieve targets and deliverables
• Technical knowledge and ability to use mobile applications and phones
• Good customer service and people relationship skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to source your own clients through Propcheck to maximize earning potential

Qualifications

• LLB from an accredited university in Nigeria or abroad
• Second Class (Upper Division) 2:1
• Certificate of Call to The Bar
• Enrolment in the Roll of Legal Practitioners of Nigeria