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About DentonsDentons is the world's largest law firm with over 20,000 people globally across 80+ countries. We are a rapidly expanding global polycentric firm in the increasingly globalised legal industry. Dentons 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 roleProviding administrative support directly to Partners, senior Lawyers and their extended junior team, while skilfully triaging tasks from multiple authors.Managing finance requirements, including high volume end of month invoicing, processing supplier invoices, arranging trust payments, and comprehensive debtors management.Facilitating the life cycle of a matter, including opening new matters, undertaking conflict checks, ensuring compliance with major client requirements, maintaining the electronic file, actioning write offs, file closing and archiving.Diligence in day-to-day tasks including answering calls, processing incoming mail, preparing simple correspondence, corresponding with clients, completing ad hoc printing tasks, and large volumes of outgoing mail.Maintaining a friendly and professional demeanour while liaising with clients, third parties, national team members, and inter-department teams. A high level of written and spoken communication skills is required.About youBackground in legal administration is preferred; general office experience considered for the right candidate.An enthusiastic team player committed to providing a high level of administrative support to various members of our team.Organised, efficient and able to multi-task and time manage while working in a fast paced, deadline driven environment.Conscientious and discreet in relation to the highly sensitive nature of information handled by the team.Polite and professional in communication with various internal and external parties.Skilled with Outlook and the Microsoft Suite; knowledge of iManage or other file management software is desired.Knowledge of Elite or other enterprise finance software is desired.Why DentonsDentons 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.Offices designed for collaboration.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 & InclusionEmbedded in our people is a passion to help others through the delivery of justice. Our commitment to inclusion, equity, and reconciliation has evolved through this passion. We are proud to say that we have no single headquarters or dominant national culture, allowing unique perspectives, experiences, and identities to thrive globally.Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at ******. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.Agency SubmissionsDentons does not accept agency submissions unless 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.
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