Legal Secretary,

Dentons Tasmania, Australia
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As a member of our Dentons team, one will not only be exposed to some of the more interesting work to flow through the region but also be part of an integrated team operating across the Caribbean, working beyond the shores of your home island in a cross-border capacity, and with the opportunity to collaborate with our colleagues across the globe.  Dentons is a fast-paced environment but rewarding both personally and professionally for the appropriate applicants.

In the role as Legal Secretary, you will be primarily responsible for:

  • Providing administrative support to the attorneys including but not limited to managing attorneys’ calendars, scheduling meetings, hearings and deadlines
  • Drafting, formatting, proofreading and finalizing correspondence and assigned legal documents
  • Preparing bundles, briefs and case files for court, regulatory filings or client matters
  • Liaising with clients, courts, registries, regulators and external parties in a professional manner
  • Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic filing systems in compliance with Firm policies
  • Performing legal research tasks as directed and assisting with due diligence exercises
  • Handling incoming and outgoing mail, emails and telephone calls.
  • Tracking deadlines and limitation periods and setting reminders for critical dates
  • Assisting with Billing, expense reports and matter management systems
  • Providing other general administrative support such as photocopying, scanning and courier coordination

Previous experience in a law office or legal administrative experience is an asset. The ability to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, court personnel, opposing counsel and service providers is a must.

 

All applicants must have the relevant experience to plug into our team and the ability to quickly adapt. To learn more about our firm, please visit dentons.com.

 

Send details to recruitment.barbados@dentons.com, no later than September 30, 2025.