Paralegal - Permanent/Full Time (SYD, MEL or BNE)

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.

A rare, permanent and full time opportunity for an experienced career Paralegal to join our prestigious Banking and Finance team. This role can be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. 

About the Role

Working alongside two highly experienced career Paralegals and our Australian Chair & CEO of Australasia, this role works with our Banking & Finance team assisting financial services clients lending money to Self-Managed Superannuation Funds. The team has a fantastic culture . . . truly collegial. You will be exposed to a variety of work in a dynamic, respectful and fun environment.

This role will not suit a law student or law graduate and is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking for a long-term career as a paralegal.

You will be called on to prepare loan documents and settle transactions using PEXA.

About You

The ideal candidate has solid experience as a Paralegal in a Banking & Finance or Real Estate practice group with existing experience with PEXA. You will have a can-do attitude, an amazing attention to detail and be a genuine team player.

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.