Knowledge Specialist

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

As a Knowledge Specialist, on a 12-month maximum term basis, you will deliver high‑quality legal, company and industry research. You will help ensure timely access to reliable information, effective research tools, and emerging technologies that support exceptional client service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing quality legal, company and industry research to legal staff and Corporate Services
• Conducting new client research to assist in clearing conflicts
• Curating timely and relevant current awareness services tailored to practice area need
• Maintaining FIRST library management software, including vendor communication and troubleshooting
• Onboarding new starters to Research Centre services
• Cataloguing and maintaining library collections, and updating Research Centre intranet content
• Liaising with publishers regarding new PBOs, platform issues and database enhancements
• Reviewing, developing, Research Centre procedures to ensure the smooth delivery of the Research Centre services
• Supporting Knowledge projects to support continuous improvement in the services we offer.
• Assisting with the implementation of new product trials, particularly legal AI tools, including user set‑up, vendor liaison, onboarding and ongoing user support
• Keeping abreast of new technology and information resources to enhance knowledge services

About You

Dentons is seeking a Knowledge Specialist with a proactive, service‑focused mindset, strong research capability, and a genuine interest in how information, technology and emerging tools can support high‑performing legal teams. You will work closely with the Head of Knowledge, the Research Centre Manager, Partners, lawyers and business services teams across the firm.

To be successful, you will bring:

• A professional qualification in library and information practice or a degree in Law or a related field
• Previous experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong legal, company and industry research skills, with a solutions‑focused approach
• An understanding of current technology, particularly legal AI, and how it can be used to support and enhance research services
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing requests
• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively in a small team with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills with confidence supporting a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience with FIRST or similar library management systems, as well as content management platforms and SharePoint

The role offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to the development of Dentons’ Knowledge services, within an environment where innovation is encouraged. At Dentons, there is no single headquarters — our strength comes from a shared purpose and different perspectives, supported by flexible work arrangements, vibrant social networks and additional flexible leave options.

Fee-earners, paralegals and legal support are also encouraged and welcome to apply.

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.