2022 Junior Secretary - TAFE studnets preferred null

Sparke Helmore Lawyers is a truly integrated national firm that looks to the future. Established in 1882, we have over 800 people flexibly working from nine offices across Australia. We offer the security and history of a long-established firm with the excitement and opportunity for 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.

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 for two years running as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA. We also participated in the Diversity Council of Australia's biennial Inclusion@ YourWork Index in August 2019 and off the back of our strong performance across the six key areas (Awareness, Engagement, Inclusive Organisational Climate, Inclusive Leadership, Inclusive Team and Exclusion) were recognised as an Inclusive Employer.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior Secretary to join our Professional Indemnity team in Sydney.

With support from other Secretaries within the practice group, your day-to-day tasks will include preparing correspondence, preparing court documents and briefs, arranging medical appointments, diary management, client liaison, monthly billing, and file management.

The ideal candidate will have had some administration experience to join this energetic and client-focused team. Previous insurance experience is highly desirable.

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 for two years running as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA. We also participated in the Diversity Council of Australia's biennial Inclusion@ YourWork Index in August 2019 and off the back of our strong performance across the six key areas (Awareness, Engagement, Inclusive Organisational Climate, Inclusive Leadership, Inclusive Team and Exclusion) were recognised as an Inclusive Employer.

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
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Career Development Program
• Access to highly regarded leaders and mentors
• Paid parental leave
• Salary Continuance Insurance for FT and PT employees
• Imbedded culture of Flexibility
• A 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/

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.

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.