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Legal Practice Assistant

JuniorMid levelFull-timeOfficeSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 1 week agoVerified 8 hours ago
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About the job

The Legal Practice Assistant position at Dentons offers an exciting opportunity to support the Dispute Resolution team in Sydney. This job is crucial for ensuring the effective management of legal matters while providing exceptional administrative support. The team values collaboration, professionalism, and a proactive approach, making it a fantastic environment for personal and professional growth.

You'll be responsible for

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Managing financial processes

Overseeing the full life cycle of legal matters, including billing, trust payments, and file management, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
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Preparing legal documents

Editing and preparing correspondence, legal documents, and briefs to Counsel, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all materials.
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Providing administrative support

Offering day-to-day administrative support, including managing calls, mail, and document handling, to facilitate smooth operations within the team.

Key criteria

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Legal administration experience

Demonstrated experience in providing legal administrative support.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Strong skills in using styles and templates for documents.

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Experience with finance software

Proven experience using Elite or similar for billing and reporting.

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5 criteria for this job
Legal administration experience
Demonstrated experience in providing legal administrative support.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Word
Strong skills in using styles and templates for documents.

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Experience with finance software
Proven experience using Elite or similar for billing and reporting.

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Attention to detail
Fast, accurate work habits managing multiple deadlines.

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Professional communication skills
Ability to liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders.

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