Why Sparke Helmore?
As an independent Australian firm with a long history and a big heart, we have a rich story to tell. Our spirit is built on the power of relationships with our people, clients and communities.
At Sparke Helmore, you’ll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. We’ll help you harness your ambition and take your skills to new heights with exposure to outstanding clients and easy access to exceptional leaders and mentors.
Your story is yours to define. We’d like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Administration Assistant to join our team in our Sydney office.

About the team and the work

• Join the wider KM team in driving knowledge creation and continuous process improvement initiatives, with a particular focus on AI, Sparke Helmore aims to ensure that our clients and lawyers benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of the whole organisation.
• Working directly with the Research & Training team, you will be supporting in the coordination of resources to deliver specific KM activities and projects, including pilots, testing of automation / AI solutions, as required.
• With a focus on legal research, your tasks will include loose-leaf filing, cataloguing, maintaining physical libraries and updating the intranet.
• In terms of culture, the team is collegiate, collaborative, and energetic; flexible work arrangements are in place and are encouraged!

What the market says

• Ranked in Chambers Asia-Pacific
• 2024: The Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice
• Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Law Firm of the Year, 2024
• 2025: Lawyers Weekly – Top 25 Attraction Firm

About you

• You will be developing skills in legal research and/or information management and ideally some exposure to using research tools and databases.
• To support you as you learn, you will have high level computer skills, high level written, and verbal communication skills for this role.
• Our ideal candidate will be available 5 days a week but suitable candidates seeking part-time hours will be considered.
• If you are a current student in a relatable field such as library/information systems or business in your 4th or final year we strongly encourage you to apply.

What Sparke Helmore can offer you
Our culture is one which values and celebrates diversity to better represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work.
We recognise people value things differently. That’s why our comprehensive benefits program is wide ranging so that everyone can find something that appeals to them. We’re sure you will find something to love about what Sparke Helmore has to offer.
Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Nikki Costelloe on +61 2 4924 7307

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