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SalaryAbout DentonsDentons 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.Calling all paralegals!Are you a paralegal who thrives on working independently, in a fast-paced environment, with responsibility for a portfolio of files and alongside a young and energetic team? If yes, we're looking for you!About the roleWe are hiring a Paralegal to join our Recovery & Restructuring practice, based in our Brisbane office. Your role will be to manage secured and unsecured recovery workstreams, for several of our major Australian banks, and non-bank and private lender clients. You will work alongside lawyers in the team with an emphasis on time management, procedural compliance and quality assurance.Your duties will include but not be limited to:
- File management and client communication;
- Acting as first point of contact for clients, their customers and other parties relating to lender recovery matters;
- Preparing demands, statutory notices and legal documentation, including court recovery process documents, obtaining and enforcing judgment;
- File management and regular client communication via specialised web-based software; and
- Working with lawyers to progress complex matters requiring bespoke advice.
- You will be very well organised and have superior drafting skills and attention to detail.
- You will enjoy working in a friendly team environment under supportive partners, with on-the-job training and a mentor to help you along the way.
- You will be self-motivated and driven, with a professional outlook and phone manner.
- You will have an ability to respectfully deal with people in sensitive circumstances and know how to tailor your communications and client message to suit.
- You will be in the first half of your degree, if you are a law student.
- 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 of 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
- Opportunities to undertake pro-bono legal work
