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 Graduates will gain exposure to a variety of **Statutory Insurance **work and be given the opportunity to:
- Get real and meaningful exposure to matters and clients
- Appear in courts and tribunals
- Prepare advice
- Learn valuable skills from our specialist lawyers
- Develop and learn with manageable billing targets
- Build networks and contacts
- Receive mentoring and coaching from leading practitioners
- Develop a broad understanding of our Firm
Working in a busy and high performing environment this role will support a team of specialised and experienced lawyers who work alongside Partners **Michael Dwyer** and **Nick Giourgas **who act for self-insurers, regulators and claims agents.
At Sparke Helmore our people are our most valuable asset so we make sure we look after them The trust we place in our graduate lawyers will ensure that you won't get stuck doing repetitive tasks. You'll be an integral part of our team with high levels of responsibility and have genuine opportunities for career growth and development.
What do we look for in our graduates?
At Sparkes we recruit for 'the future' and look for people who have the potential to progress through the Firm; intelligent, personable, committed graduates who are energetic and can demonstrate their leadership qualities.
Throughout our recruitment process we look for:
- "All-rounders" who engaged in extra-curricular pursuits as well as their studies (our graduates have often excelled at mooting, debating, team sports or student politics in addition to their studies)
- Team players
- Clear and concise writers
- Confident and articulate communicators
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
- 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
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
**_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._