Trust Administrator

Dentons is a full service commercial law firm, and the world’s largest global law firm with offices in over 80 countries and 160 locations across the globe.

As a Trust Administrator, you’ll be an integral part of our Finance team, responsible for the day-to-day management of trust account activities. You’ll work independently and confidently support authors and secretaries with billing queries, drawing on your deep understanding of our billing systems.

This role also offers the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the country, providing support where needed and contributing to a positive and flexible team environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, a typical day may include:

• Daily trust operations including, trust settlements, receipts, IBD deposits, withdrawals, and quarterly interest uploads
• bank account receipting and processing credit card/eftpos payments
• Disbursement cheque processing
• Providing billing system support to internal stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong knowledge of billing systems and financial processes
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support a national team
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

What do we offer?

We are a future-focussed firm and that ethos extends to our people too.

We offer you the opportunity to be part of a high-performing, positive and inclusive team that works in partnership with our clients and other teams locally and across the Dentons network, both locally and globally.

We offer competitive remuneration along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your life. We welcome applications for this position from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

• We invest in our people, so learning and development are key.
• Lifestyle leave – we recognise that people have busy lives so there is the opportunity to buy extra leave each year.
• Annual wellness allowance
• Paid parental leave of 26 weeks/5 weeks for non-primary caregiver.
• Access to free in-house legal advice.
• We dress for our day and our role.
• Regular social events, including morning teas, Friday Fives, sporting and charity events, family Christmas parties, and mid and end of year functions.
• An extra paid holiday for Dentons Kensington Swan Day.

Diversity and inclusion

Dentons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an environment where everyone respects and supports each other. We believe inclusion drives diversity and want to foster an environment where our people thrive through diversity of thought and shared experience. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. We are proud to be a Pride Pledge partner.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or a copy of the position description, please contact Claire Wilkinson (Claire.Wilkinson@dentons.com)