Legal Assistant at Dentons Turkey

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Document Handling, Document Formatting, Calendar Management, Legal Correspondence, Court Files Preparation, Financial Processes Management, Administrative Tasks, Communication Skills, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Attention to Detail, Discretion, Time Management, Client Liaison

Industry

Law Practice

Description

About DentonsDentons 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. Embrace the opportunity to join Dentons – the largest law firm in the world – and become part of our high-performing Recoveries and Restructuring practice! We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Recoveries and Restructuring/Commercial Litigation team in Perth on a full-time, permanent basis. About the Role This dynamic role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with exceptional document handling and formatting skills. Key responsibilities include: Advanced document formatting and editing in Microsoft Word, ensuring high-quality, professional legal documentation with precision and consistency. Calendar management, including scheduling meetings, court hearings, and tracking critical deadlines. Drafting, editing, and preparing legal correspondence and documents, with a strong focus on formatting standards and version control. Preparing and collating Court files and Briefs to Counsel, ensuring all materials are complete and meticulously presented. Managing financial processes, including high-volume end-of-month invoicing, supplier invoice processing, trust payments, and debtor management. Facilitating the full lifecycle of legal matters, from opening files and conducting conflict checks to compliance, write-offs, file closure, and archiving. Handling day-to-day administrative tasks with diligence, including answering calls, managing mail, client correspondence, and printing. Maintaining a professional and friendly demeanour while liaising with clients, third parties, and internal teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. About You Background in legal administration support or a law student with at least two years remaining in your degree and proven experience in legal support. Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, with demonstrated skills in formatting complex documents, using styles, templates, and reviewing tools. Fast, accurate, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment. Discreet and conscientious in handling sensitive information. Experience with Elite or similar finance software for managing expenses, billing, and reporting. Strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to produce polished and professional documentation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and engaged team that will keep you challenged and help you grow professionally. Law students applying for this role must have prior experience in a law firm in an administrative support capacity and at least two years remaining in their degree. 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 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 & 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.Please apply online with your CV, Cover Letter, and academic transcripts. If you have questions beforehand, please email our recruitment team at recruitment.au@dentons.com. Enquiries only please, applications will not be accepted by email.Agency SubmissionsDentons 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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Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for advanced document formatting and editing, calendar management, and preparing legal correspondence. Additionally, they will manage financial processes and facilitate the lifecycle of legal matters.