Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution (Commercial Litigation)
Join Dentons, the world's largest law firm, and support the Dispute Resolution team. This role is for a skilled and experienced Legal Assistant to support a dynamic practice group and help deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
The Role
You'll play a key role in supporting a busy team, ensuring deadlines are met and workflows run smoothly. Your responsibilities include:
* Coordinating diaries, travel arrangements, and liaising with Chambers, Clerks, and Counsel
* Drafting, editing, and preparing correspondence and legal documents
* Preparing reports and PowerPoint presentations
* Compiling briefs for Counsel and other experts
* Conducting InfoTrack searches
* Managing finance processes including matter openings, conflict checks, engagement letters, trust requirements, managing expenses, audit letters, billing and reporting
* Handling general administrative tasks including electronic and paper filing, mail, printing, scanning, and calls
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
* Proactive and organised, with a strong eye for detail
* Collaborative and client-focused, committed to delivering outstanding service
* Experienced in legal administration, with knowledge of Elite or similar finance systems
* Confident using Outlook to manage calendars, emails, and deadlines
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 packaging and insurance options for permanent staff or long-term contractors
* 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
* Floating public holidays for days of cultural significance
* Offices designed for collaboration across multiple locations
* Generous health and wellbeing programs
* Flexible working arrangements
* Professional networks and opportunities to undertake pro-bono work
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
Embedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. We are committed to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation and welcome diverse perspectives and identities.
Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at Enquiries only, applications will not be accepted by email.
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