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 to provide additional support to the administrative team supporting multiple partners. About the team and the work Reporting to the Practice Group Coordinator, you will be joining a collaborative team and working directly with additional administrative team members, with access to robust processes and excellent software systems. You will have full support and ongoing feedback and development to progress your career. Reporting to the Practice Group Coordinator, you will be joining a collaborative team and working directly with additional administrative team members, with access to robust processes and excellent software systems. You will have full support and ongoing feedback and development to progress your career. Your role will be to support a Workplace practice in Sydney consisting of 4 partners and a team of 20 lawyers who act for both private and public sector clients in relation to workplace health and safety incidents, employment and industrial relations matters, workplace and incident investigations, prosecution proceedings, and litigation matters. The duties for this role will include client management, client reporting, file management including opening and closing files, coordinating meetings and diaries, end of month billing, expense claims, court filing, preparation and collation of court documents and briefs to counsel, drafting correspondence and other varied administrative tasks. What the market says Winner—Occupational Health and Safety Firm of the Year, AFR’s Best Lawyers, 2024 Listed – Best Lawyers in Australia (2025) for Labour and Employment Law Stand Out Winner – 5-Star Employer of Choice (Employee Experience and Wellbeing), 2025 Lawyers Weekly – Top 25 Attraction Firm, 2025 (Ranked 16th) Recommended - Doyle's Guide 2025, Leading Workplace Health & Safety Lawyers, NSW About you This role is an entry level position, and no experience is necessary however previous experience as a secretary or other relevant role that includes administration and/or customer service would be considered highly advantageous. Being reliable, organised, diligent and having excellent communication skills are essential to this role. This role is full-time, 8.30am – 5pm, in our Sydney office with full training provided. 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 Nikki Costelloe on 61 .
