About DentonsDentons is the world''s largest law firm. We are 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.Legal Assistant Dispute Resolution (Commercial Litigation)Join Dentons, the world''s largest law firm, and bring your expertise to our Dispute Resolution team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Legal Assistant to support a dynamic practice group and contribute to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.The RoleYou''ll play a key role in supporting a busy team, ensuring deadlines are met and workflows run smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:Coordinating diaries, travel arrangements, and liaising with Chambers Clerks and CounselDrafting, editing and preparing correspondence and legal documentsPreparing reports and PowerPoint presentationsCompiling Briefs for Counsel and other expertsConducting InfoTrack searchesManaging finance processes including matter openings, conflict checks, engagement letters, trust requirements, managing expenses, audit letters, billing and reportingHandling general administrative tasks including electronic and paper filing, mail, printing, scanning and callsAbout YouWe''re looking for someone who is:Proactive and organised with a strong eye for detailCollaborative and client-focused, committed to delivering outstanding serviceExperienced in legal administration with knowledge of Elite or similar finance systemsConfident using Outlook to manage calendars, emails and deadlinesWhy 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 continuation 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.OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE: Dentons Australian offices will be closed from 24 December 2025 and will reopen on 7 January 2026. Applications submitted during this period will be reviewed upon our return.Required Experience:Junior ICKey Skills:Administrative LawIntellectual PropertyEmployment LawAdvocacyLegal ResearchContract LawCriminal CasesLegal proceduresLawLegal OperationsPrivate PracticeCivil LitigationFederal CourtsLabor LawArbitration LawEmployment Type: Full TimeExperience: yearsVacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Legal Assistant