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About DentonsDentons is the worlds largest law firm. Were 20000 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 the opportunity to join Dentons the largest law firm in the world and become part of our high-performing Recoveries and Restructuring practice!We are seeking aLegal Assistant to join ourRecoveries and Restructuring / Commercial Litigation team in Perthon afull-time permanent basis.About the RoleThis dynamic role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with exceptional document handling and formatting skills. Key responsibilities include :Advanced document formatting and editing in Microsoft Word ensuring high-quality professional legal documentation with precision and consistency.Calendar management including scheduling meetings court hearings and tracking critical deadlines.Drafting editing and preparing legal correspondence and documents with a strong focus on formatting standards and version control.Preparing and collating Court files and Briefs to Counsel ensuring all materials are complete and meticulously presented.Managing financial processes including high-volume end-of-month invoicing supplier invoice processing trust payments and debtor management.Facilitating the full lifecycle of legal matters from opening files and conducting conflict checks to compliance write-offs file closure and archiving.Handling day-to-day administrative tasks with diligence including answering calls managing mail client correspondence and printing.Maintaining a professional and friendly demeanour while liaising with clients third parties and internal teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.About YouBackground in legal administration support or a law student withat least two years remainingin your degree and proven experience in legal support.Highly proficient in Microsoft Word with demonstrated skills in formatting complex documents using styles templates and reviewing tools.Fast accurate and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks in ahigh-pressure deadline-driven environment.Discreet and conscientious in handling sensitive information.Experience withElite or similar finance softwarefor managing expenses billing and reporting.Strong working knowledge ofOutlook Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to produce polished and professional documentation.This is a fantastic opportunity to join asupportive and engaged teamthat will keep you challenged and help you grow professionally.Law studentsapplying for this role must haveprior experience in a law firmin an administrative support capacity andat least two years remainingin their degree.Why DentonsDentons Australia offers a wide range of incentives aimed at embracing your authenticity providing purpose and strengthening your ongoing development.We offerEquitable 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 significanceExclusive retailer discountsOffices designed for collaboration on Gadigal Naarm Yuggera Kaurna and Whadjuk landLearning & Development opportunitiesGenerous 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 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.Key SkillsAdministrative Law,Intellectual Property,Employment Law,Advocacy,Legal Research,Contract Law,Criminal Cases,Legal procedures,Law,Legal Operations,Private Practice,Civil Litigation,Federal Courts,Labor Law,Arbitration LawEmployment Type : Full TimeExperience : yearsVacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr