Secretary, Litigation at Sparke Helmore

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Secretarial, Case Progress Coordination, Legal Document Drafting, Court Filings, Briefs to Counsel, Electronic Document Handling, Billing Processing, Client Reporting, Proactive Attitude, Attention To Detail, Time Management, High-Volume Environment

Industry

Law Practice

Description

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 Secretary to join our Insurance Litigation practice in Newcastle. More about the work Liaising professionally via telephone with clients, courts, legal firms, and service providers to facilitate case progress and coordination. Drafting a wide range of legal documents, including formal correspondence, court filings, briefs to Counsel and expert witnesses. Managing filing efficiently, including electronic document handling, archiving, file closures, printing, and court submissions. Processing monthly billing using Aderant or similar systems, and monthly client reporting. What the market says Recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia™ 2026 for Insurance Law, Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation Standout Winner – 5-Star Employer of Choice (Employee Experience and Wellbeing), 2025 Ranked 16th in Lawyers Weekly’s Top 25 Attraction Firms, 2025 More about you Proven experience in a Legal Secretarial role, with a proactive attitude and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely support to both clients and legal teams. Ability to thrive in a high-volume environment, managing competing deadlines with precision and attention to detail. 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. To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit our website: Join us We believe the best stories are shared 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 Nicole Garrett on +61 2 9260 2439. Welcome The best stories are those that are shared. We are looking for talented people who want to be a part of our story. Explore our current opportunities, apply to the ones you are interested in exploring and keep track of your progress through the recruitment process. We look forward to learning more about you.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include professionally liaising with clients, courts, legal firms, and service providers to facilitate case progress and managing the efficient filing and handling of electronic documents, court submissions, and archiving. The role also involves drafting various legal documents such as correspondence, court filings, and briefs to Counsel, alongside processing monthly billing and client reporting.