Legal 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.

Legal Assistant - Dispute Resolution (Commercial Litigation)

Join Dentons, the world's largest law firm, and bring your expertise to our Dispute Resolution team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled adn experienced Legal Assistant to support a dynamic practice group and contribute to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

The Role

You'll play a key role in supporting a busy team, ensuring deadlines are met and workflows run smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:
• Coordinating diaries, travel arrangements, and liaising with Chambers, Clerks, and Counsel
• Drafting, editing, and preparing correspondence and legal documents
• Preparing reports and PowerPoint presentations
• Compiling Briefs for Counsel and other experts
• Conducting InfoTrack searches
• Managing finance processes including matter openings, conflict checks, engagement letters, trust requirements, managing expenses, audit letters, billing and reporting
• Handling general administrative tasks including electronic and paper filing, mail, printing, scanning, and calls.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:
• Proactive and organised, with a strong eye for detail
• Collaborative and client-focused, committed to delivering outstanding service
• Experienced in legal administration, with knowledge of Elite or similar finance systems
• Confident using Outlook to manage calendars, emails, and deadlines

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 [email protected]. 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.

OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE: Dentons' Australian offices will be closed from 24 December 2025 and will reopen on 7 January 2026 . Applications submitted during this period will be reviewed upon our return.