About the role
In this busy and rewarding position, you will provide comprehensive administrative and practice support, including:
Providing dedicated administrative assistance to Partners, senior lawyers and their broader teams
Drafting, preparing and editing legal documents, presentations and general correspondence
Conducting InfoTrack searches and managing PPS registrations
Managing calendars, diaries and contacts, including scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments
Proactively overseeing financial and matter-related requirements, including opening new matters, conflict checks, trust requirements, accounts payable, audit letters and high-volume billing
Supporting day-to-day operations such as answering calls, processing mail, preparing routine correspondence, liaising with clients and managing ad hoc printing and document tasks
Acting as a qualified and approachable point of contact for clients, external parties, national colleagues and internal teams, using strong written and verbal communication skills at all times
About you
To succeed in this role, you will bring a proactive and service-focused approach, along with:
Previous experience in legal administration, or a strong desire to build a long-term career in legal support
A positive, collaborative attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting your team
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities in a deadline-driven environment
A high level of discretion and care when working with confidential and sensitive information
Experience using Elite or similar financial systems for expenses, matters, timesheets, billing and reporting
Confidence using Outlook to manage emails, calendars and contacts
Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint to produce high-quality documents
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, engaged and high-performing team that values collaboration, development and excellence.
You will be kept busy,



challenged and supported as you grow your skills and progress toward your career goals in a professional and welcoming environment.
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
Offices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk land
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 ******.
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.
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📌 Legal Assistant (Adelaide)
🏢 Dentons
📍 Adelaide