Associate to Senior Associate, Personal Injury

24 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sparke Helmore Lawyers Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

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 have an opportunity for an
Associate
or
Senior Associate
to join our
Personal Injury Insurance
team in
Sydney
working with
Joanne Palamara
.

More about the team and the role

  • You'll work directly with a Partner who specialises in workers' compensation and common law matters, supporting self-insured and specialised insurer clients.
  • This is a fantastic opportunity for someone from a boutique firm looking to transition to a national firm that genuinely prioritises its people.
  • You'll gain exposure to blue-chip clients and a broad range of matters, contributing meaningfully to high-quality legal outcomes.

What the market says

  • Recognised in
    The Best Lawyers in Australia 2026
    for Insurance Law, Litigation, and Personal Injury Litigation
  • Listed in
    Doyle's Guide
    as a Recommended Lawyer, 2024
  • Standout Winner –
    5-Star Employer of Choice
    (Employee Experience and Wellbeing), 2025
  • Ranked 16th in
    Lawyers Weekly's Top 25 Attraction Firms
    , 2025
  • Finalist –
    Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
    , Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, 2024

More about you

  • You will ideally have 2–3 years' experience in a well-regarded insurance practice, with a strong background in personal injury claims and workers' compensation.
  • You bring advocacy skills or a keen interest in developing them as well as solid advisory experience and proven file management capabilities.
  • Candidates from plaintiff firms or in-house roles are encouraged to apply.

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: Join us

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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.

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