Legal Secretary, Workplace

at  SPARKE HELMORE LAWYERS

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 currently have an opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our Workplace team in Sydney supporting multiple partners.

About the team and the work

• The Workplace team in Sydney consists of 4 partners and a team of 20 lawyers and is part of one of the largest national Workplace teams
• You will support a dynamic team of lawyers who act for both private and public sector clients in relation to workplace health and safety incidents, workplace and incident investigations, prosecution proceedings, heavy vehicle national law and transport safety, inquests, employment, and industrial relations matters, building safety and commercial litigation in relation to building and construction disputes
• You will work collaboratively in a team environment with additional administrative team members, whilst using robust processes and excellent software systems
• Your duties will include client management, client reporting, file management, coordinating meetings and diaries, end of month billing, court filing, preparation and collation of court documents and briefs to counsel and other varied administrative tasks
• You will be supported with structured training, development, and feedback with genuine opportunities to progress your career.

What the market says

• Winner—Occupational Health and Safety Firm of the Year, AFR’s Best Lawyers, 2024

About you

• You will have 1-3 years’ experience as a legal assistant or secretary
• Organised, diligent and have good communication skills
• Ability to commit to full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm

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

Please refer the Job description for details