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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create AlertAbout DentonsDentons is the worlds largest law firm. Were 20,000+ people globally across 80+ countries including USA; Europe; India and Asia. We are a global polycentric firm which is expanding rapidly in an increasingly globalised legal industry.Dentons 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.Embrace this opportunity to join Dentons, the largest law firm in the world! Develop your skills working with a high performing property practice!We have an outstanding opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Real Estate team in a full-time role, for a 12-month parental leave contract period.About the roleWorking directly with Partners and assisting an experienced paralegal team, this role provides a great opportunity to build your general support skills and real estate knowledge.Your key duties will include:Preparation of Contracts and uploads to DocusignInfoTrack searchingDrafting correspondence, document preparation (using precedents) and amendmentsProactive diary management, answering calls and monitoring emailsManaging the teams finance requirements including file opening, billing, reporting, trust requirements, expense claims, accounts payable and audit letters.Managing all general administrative requirements including mail, scanning and printing.About youA background in legal administrative support, preferably in Real EstateEnergetic, enthusiastic, team player committed to providing a high level of proactive supportOrganised and efficient, looking for an opportunity to be involved to provide outstanding service to the team and our clientsKnowledge of Elite or other finance related software to manage expenses, matters, timesheets, client billing and reporting requirementsKnowledge of Outlook to track key dates and ensure deadlines are metKnowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce high quality documentation.This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a supportive and highly engaged team who will keep you busy, challenged and support you with reaching your career goals.Why DentonsDentons 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 rewardsSalary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)Salary sacrificing and novated leases5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of serviceAdditional leave optionsEqual family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)Floating public holidays for days of cultural significanceOffices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk landGenerous health and wellbeing programsAgile and flexible working for allSocial and diversity networks providing year-round eventsOpportunities to undertake pro-bono legal workDiversity, Equality & InclusionEmbedded 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 SubmissionsDentons 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr