Sparke Helmore Lawyers is a truly integrated national firm that looks to the future. Established in 1882, we have just under 900 people flexibly working from nine offices across Australia. We offer the security and history of a long-established firm with the excitement of continued growth. We operate in a way that puts our clients and our people at the heart of everything we do - we're proud to be described as being down to earth, practical and easy to deal with.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Secretary to join our Statutory Insurance team in Sydney, working with Robyn Brewster.

Whilst this role is full time permanent, part time days and / or reduced hours will also be considered.

Overseas qualified Lawyers are also encouraged to apply.

You will be responsible for handling all administrative aspects of the team including:

• Telephone calls with clients, Courts, other firms and service providers;
• Drafting documents including correspondence, Court documents and briefs to Counsel and experts
• General file management including archiving, file closures, saving documents into electronic files, printing and photocopying material
• Court filing
• Diary management using Outlook Calendars
• Monthly Billing - experience with Aderant or a similar billing system will be highly regarded as will experience with narrative bills
• Monthly client reporting - experience with Visual Files and Excel will be highly regarded

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a Legal Secretarial role
• A positive attitude
• The ability to provide accurate and timely information to both the team and the clients
• An ability to work in a high volume practice and manage deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Our firm values and celebrates diversity. We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better represent the communities in which we live and work. Our culture provides the foundations of a welcoming and inclusive environment, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work. We're proud to be recognised two years running as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA.

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.

• Competitive remuneration, bonus structure and salary packaging options
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Career Development Program
• Access to highly regarded leaders
• Formal and informal Mentoring Program
• Paid parental leave
• Salary Continuance Insurance for full-time and part-time employees
• Imbedded culture of flexibility
• Diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for a confident, down-to-earth professional who is eager to work in a close-knit team. If you are looking for a new challenge in a dynamic workplace where national practice groups work together, please apply below or for a confidential chat contact Kirsty Patterson on +61 2 9373 3587.

To find out more about what is on offer at Sparke Helmore please visit

https://www.sparke.com.au/join-us/why-sparke-helmore/

Vaccination Policy: In line with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all employees of Sparke Helmore are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have a genuine medical contraindication. In order to be eligible to commence employment with Sparke Helmore, an individual must provide evidence to Sparke Helmore that they are either vaccinated against COVID-19 or that they have a genuine medical contraindication. This evidence will be reviewed and must be accepted by Sparke Helmore prior to commencing employment.

Background Screening: Successful applications will be subject to pre-employment and in some circumstances, ongoing background checks which include a criminal history check.

Please follow the 'Apply' button to submit your application (we do not accept applications emailed directly to the Resourcing Team).

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.