Legal Practice Assistant

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.

Perth | Full-time, Permanent

Embrace this opportunity to join Dentons, the largest law firm in the world. 

Develop your skills working with a high-performing Real Estate team while gaining valuable exposure to complex property transactions and development projects. Supporting Partner Darryl Kipping and his team, this is an excellent opportunity for a junior to intermediate Legal Practice Assistant looking to build their career in a supportive and collaborative environment. 

The team advise a broad range of public and private sector clients across all aspects of commercial, contract and property law, including property acquisitions and disposals, major development projects, strata titling, leasing, joint ventures and large-scale property transactions. 

About the role

This is a busy, administration-focused role that will see you become an integral part of the team. Working closely with the legal team, you'll assist with the day-to-day management of matters from inception through to settlement and completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and closing matters and maintaining electronic and physical files
• Preparing contracts and managing DocuSign processes
• Conducting Infotrack and other property searches
•  Assisting with Landgate lodgements and coordinating PEXA settlements
• Preparing for settlement and supporting the team through settlement processes
• Drafting correspondence, preparing documents using precedents and making amendments
• Managing the team's finance requirements, including billing, trust administration, expense claims, accounts payable, reporting and audit letters
• Tracking key dates and deadlines across matters
• Managing general administrative requirements, including mail, scanning, printing and document management.

About you

We are open to candidates from a range of legal practice areas. Real Estate experience is not essential. What is important is that you are organised, proactive and enjoy providing high-quality administrative support within a busy legal environment.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in a Legal Assistant or administrative support role
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of Elite or other finance related software to proactively manage expenses, matters, timesheets, client billing and reporting requirements 
• Knowledge of Outlook to track key dates and ensure deadlines are met
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to produce high-quality documentation
• A positive, team-focused attitude and willingness to learn.

Why Dentons

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and highly engaged team that will provide excellent training and development. You'll gain hands-on exposure to a broad range of real estate matters while building valuable skills in a global law firm.

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.