We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to join our Dispute Resolution (commercial litigation) team on a full-time, permanent basis in our Sydney office.Supporting senior Partners and the legal team within a busy and high-performing practice, you will play an integral role in the team, providing exceptional legal administrative support while identifying opportunities to enhance processes and deliver outstanding service to both internal and external clients.Key ResponsibilitiesYour primary focus will be supporting the effective management of matters from commencement through to completion, with a robust emphasis on financial administration, document, and litigation support.
Your responsibilities will include:Managing financial processes and the full life cycle of legal matters, including opening matters, conflict checking, high volume end of month billing, managing trust payments and disbursements, write offs, file closing, and archivingEditing, and preparing correspondence and legal documentsPreparing and updating spreadsheets, reports, and presentationsPreparing and collating Briefs to Counsel, chronologies, and court materialsCoordinating meetings and travel arrangements, and liaising with chambers, government agencies, and other external stakeholdersLiaising with clients, counsel, third parties and internal stakeholders with professionalism, confidence, and warmthProviding day to day administrative support, including answering calls, managing mail, printing, scanning, and document handling.About YouYou will thrive in this role if you bring:A background in legal administration support or you are a law student with at least 2 years remaining, and demonstrated experience in legal supportStrong proficiency in Microsoft Word, including working with styles and templatesExperience using Elite or similar finance software for billing, reporting and matter managementStrong working knowledge of Outlook,



Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to produce professional quality documentationA proactive, adaptable, and team oriented mindsetFast, accurate and detail oriented work habits, with the ability to manage multiple deadlinesDiscretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral member of a supportive, collaborative, and highly engaged team.
You will work closely with an experienced team, providing essential support across a diverse range of interesting and complex matters while developing your skills and building a rewarding long-term career with Dentons.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 rewardsSalary continuous insurance (for permanent employees or employees on a 6 month or more maximum term contract basis)Salary sacrificing and novated leases5 days Bonus Leave per year after 12 months of serviceAdditional leave optionsEqual family leave for all genders (including kinship groups)Floating public holidays for days of cultural significanceOffices designed for collaboration on Gadigal, Naarm, Yuggera, Kaurna and Whadjuk landGenerous health and wellbeing programsAgile and flexible working for allSocial and diversity networks providing year-round eventsOpportunities to undertake pro-bono legal workDiversity, Equality & InclusionEmbedded 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.
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📌 Legal Practice Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Dentons
📍 Sydney