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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.

About the Role

Dentons Australia is currently seeking a highly experienced career Paralegal to join our dynamic and expanding Recovery & Restructuring team in Brisbane. This is a fantastic full-time, permanent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented professional to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.

In this role, you'll manage your own portfolio of files and work on behalf of leading Australian banks and non-bank lenders in both secured and unsecured recovery matters. You'll also work closely with senior lawyers, with a strong focus on compliance and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing files from commencement through to completion
• Preparing and issuing legal documentation, including statutory notices and court forms
• Acting as the first point of contact for clients, maintaining regular communication via specialised online portals
• Handling inbound and outbound calls with defaulting customers, often discussing sensitive financial matters to find appropriate solutions
• Collaborating with lawyers to progress matters through the courts

What You'll Need to Succeed

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, with excellent drafting skills and sharp attention to detail
• Confident managing a high-volume workload and consistently meeting deadlines
• A clear communicator, both in writing and over the phone, especially when handling sensitive client interactions
• Self-motivated, proactive, and professional in approach
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment

Please Note: This is a career Paralegal position – we are not seeking law students for this role. To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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 recruitment.au@dentons.com. 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.