Paralegal

About Dentons

Dentons is the world’s largest law firm. We’re 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.

About the Practice

Dentons' real estate team in Brisbane is a full-service real estate offering and operates across all sectors, including capital transactions, leasing, development and general property advice for local, national and international clients.

The team is led by two dynamic partners and works hand in hand with Dentons' real estate team nationally as well as other practice groups including banking and finance, insolvency and particularly our corporate advisory team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a full-time career Paralegal or Conveyancer to join our busy and growing Real Estate team in Brisbane.

You’ll manage your own files and collaborate daily with major clients, with a focus predominantly on mortgage in possession work. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a progressive and friendly team that values precision, client service and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility of file management and maintaining files from start-to-finish
• Liaise with major clients daily, providing timely and professional support via phone and email
• Conduct property searches, land title checks and assist with preparing contracts, settlement figures and documentation
• Liaise with clients, real estate agents, lenders, solicitors and brokers to keep transactions on track
• Enter and manage data in client portals and internal business systems
• Work alongside a progressive team that values precision, client service and professional growth
• Potential to gain some exposure to development projects and other property transactions where required.

About You

You’re motivated, detail-oriented, and ready to build a career with purpose. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Prior experience in a property paralegal or conveyancer role is essential
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent client service skills and responsiveness
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Motivation to pursue a long-term career as a paralegal or conveyancer.

Please note that this position is not suitable for current law students, as it requires the successful candidate to work on a full-time basis.

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 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

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Embedded 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 Submissions

Dentons 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.