Document Automation Specialist - 12 mth contract (SYD/MEL/BRI/PER/ADE)

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 Role

We are looking for a Document Automation Consultant to join our Knowledge team, which sits in General Counsel and Risk, on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a hybrid role which can sit in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide.

You will coordinate the rapid automation project for one of our legal practices as well as using your automation skills and knowledge of legal process to design and develop automated document templates.

• Leverage low code document automation tools to create dynamic and interactive documents that can be customised based on lawyer and client needs.
• Liaise with the legal practice General Manager to establish an automation schedule and ensure delivery against the agreed schedule.
• Consult with business SMEs to obtain document requirements, including mark-up and settlement of all precedents in accordance with our third party automation provider specifications.
• Consult with business SMEs to determine technology uplift requirements for data fields and enhancements in the supporting database.
• Troubleshoot issues or errors and ensure the quality and performance of the automated documents.
• Coordinate and conduct testing to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the automation. 
• Be the liaison between the third party provider and relevant internal stakeholders to resolve queries and issues in relation to the automation program.

About You

You work co-operatively with your team, you are professional, reliable and accountable and are quality and customer focussed. You are looking for a friendly, collaborative and professional team to work closely with and are a strong problem solver. Here are some of the skills that we are looking for:

• Experience with Document Automation Systems - this is mandatory
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills including the use of templates and styles
• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment
• Experience using Document Management Systems (iManage Work 10)
• Experience working with integrations such as DocuSign (desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong all-round technical ability
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical teams

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 and Cover Letter. 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

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