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Dentons is the world's largest law firm. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We're 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries. We are a global polycentric firm. Moving with innovation. Making the decisions that will take us from largest to leading. From now to next. The opportunity is huge.
Dentons continues to improve its standings and now consistently ranks as one of the five best regarded legal brands in the world according to the Acritas Global Elite Law Firm Brand Index.
We have an outstanding opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our growing Perth Office on a full-time, permanent basis.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Drafting correspondence, document preparation (using precedents) and amendments
- Maintaining client databases and reporting portals
- Proactive diary management, answering calls and monitoring emails
- File management, including opening and closing files and electronic and physical filing
- Managing the team's finance requirements including billing, reporting, trust requirements, expense claims, accounts payable and audit letters
- Business development support including updating marketing databases, drafting presentations and tenders
- Managing all general administrative requirements including mail, scanning and printing.
To be successful in this busy and rewarding role you will possess the following capabilities and attributes:
- Previous legal secretarial or legal executive assistant experience, preferably in real estate
- An energetic, enthusiastic, team player committed to providing a high level of proactive support
- Organised and efficient, looking for an opportunity to be involved to provide outstanding service to the legal team and our clients
- Knowledge of Elite or other finance related software to manage expenses, matters, timesheets, client billing and reporting requirements
- A sound understanding of technology to produce high quality documentation and awareness of available platforms and software to ensure the right technology is being used to produce the best result.
Why Dentons
Dentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity, providing purpose, and strengthening your ongoing development.
We offer:
- Equitable salary packaging, incentive pay and rewards
- Salary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)
- Salary sacrificing and novated leases
- 5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months service
- Additional leave options
- Equal family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)
- Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
- Exclusive retailer discounts
- Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Generous health and wellbeing programs
- Agile and flexible working for all
- Social and diversity networks providing year-round events
Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. It is through this that our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved. We are proud to say that by design, we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, this means the unique perspectives, experiences, and identities of our people come together globally under one purpose to create an inclusive and accessible environment where anyone can thrive.
Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.
Agency Submissions
Dentons does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Dentons will not be liable for a fee.
