Legal Assistant

2 weeks 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 **Legal Assistant** to join our **Government Administration** team in **Canberra**, working with **Luke Woolley**.

This is a busy practice and your day to day responsibilities will be to provide general legal administrative support to the team as well as handling correspondence from the court, counsel and the client and the filing and servicing of legal documents.

To be successful in this position you will have Secretarial experience within a high volume practice. An interest in working within Government, or continuing in this area is desirable.

You will be a self-starter with a positive can-do attitude and who thrives in an environment that is fast paced. Strong organisational and communication skills, excellent attention to detail and an ability to use your initiative will be key to your success in this role.

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

Click on this **Link **to hear from members of the Government team, as they share with you why you can be confident that joining their team is the right move for you.

**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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