Paralegal or Law Graduate

5 days ago


Canberra, Australia Sparke Helmore Full time

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 Paralegal or recent Law Graduate to join our busy **Corporate & Commercial **practice in **Canberra**, initially working on secondment for one of our clients on a 3 month contract, with possibility for extension or commencement in a Law Graduate role.

You will be trained, supervised and mentored by a Special Counsel and Partner who specialise in providing Commercial legal services to the Commonwealth Government and other large clients. The role will see you working on large scale Government procurement activities involving advanced technology and sophisticated contracts. You will learn about Commonwealth Government procurement policies and procedures and have hands on experience with close client engagement.

To be successful in this role you will be / have:

- A recent law graduate or in their final year of their law degree
- Be able to commit to full time work ongoing
- Previous Paralegal or legal experience highly regarded
- An excellent communicator (both verbal and written)
- Eligible to obtain a Negative Vetting 2 Security Clearance (Australian Citizen)

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

**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.


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