Paralegal - Adelaide Or Sydney

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 has a fantastic opportunity in our Adelaide or Sydney office for someone looking to start or build upon their Paralegal career in our growing Recovery and Restructuring practice on a full-time permanent basis.
In this role, you'll handle and manage a diverse portfolio of files in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are alike.
You'll work closely with the lawyers in the team, with a strong focus on compliance and quality assurance
Your duties will include but not be limited to :
Work with major bank and non-bank lenders on secured and unsecured recovery matters.
Work with major auto financiers on preparing their floor plan funding and security documents.
Drafting agreements and progressing matters through the relevant courts.
Liaising with ASIC to fulfill lender obligations under the Corporations Act.
Responsibility of file management from start to finish.
Preparing and issuing legal documents, including demands, notices and court documents.
Maintaining regular contact with clients / first point of contact.
Responsibility and operation of wide range of insolvency files, maintaining regular verbal and written correspondence with insolvency practitioners, defaulting customers, liquidators and other related stakeholders on behalf of secured lenders.
What You'll Need to Succeed
You will be extremely well organised, with excellent drafting skills and close attention to detail.
The role requires handling a high volume of matters while keeping work consistently up to date.
The right candidate will have the ability to prioritise and handle time-sensitive work.
You will enjoy working in a friendly team environment with supportive partners and on-the-job training to help you succeed.
You should be self-motivated and driven, with a professional outlook, confident phone manner, and the ability to manage sensitive conversations under pressure.
Career paralegal experience and asset recoveries experience is desirable.
Law students should only apply if they have 2 years (or more) remaining in their degree.
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
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 & 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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