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 an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Corporate & Commercial practice in Melbourne working for Partners, Matt Ellis and Stephen Putnins.
More about the role and the team
Join our dynamic Corporate & Commercial practice, specialising in transactional and regulatory work across insurance, superannuation, funds, and the broader financial services sector. The team advises on complex acquisitions and disposals, regulatory investigations, enforcement, and financial product development and distribution.
This role provides administrative and paralegal support to a high-performing team known for exceptional client service. We pride ourselves on a genuine, collaborative culture and are looking for someone eager to contribute to the team's success.
Your responsibilities will include:
* File management across a busy corporate practice
* Monthly billing
* Assisting with the preparation of legal documents and research
* Client reporting and compliance
* Diary and inbox management
* Ad hoc administrative tasks
What the market says
* Stand Out Winner - 5-Star Employer of Choice (Employee Experience and Wellbeing), 2025
* Lawyers Weekly - Top 25 Attraction Firm, 2025 (Ranked 16th)
More about you
* The ideal candidate will have good administrative experience, ideally within a commercial or transactional legal practice.
* You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work autonomously whilst managing your own workload, liaising with other areas within the firm and supporting the team.
* Law students are strongly encouraged to apply, however the role is a commitment of 4-5 days a week with some flexibility to work from home. Opportunities for paralegal work.
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:
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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