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 experience Legal Assistant to join our Insurance team working with Yvette McLaughlin in Brisbane.More about the team and the workThis role will support a busy, high-volume practice, your day-to-day tasks will include client management, client reporting, file management, assisting with client updates on legal developments, coordinating meetings and diaries, end of month billing and other varied administrative tasks.You will work collaboratively in a team environment with additional administrative team members, using robust processes and excellent software systems.This role is casual, working in the office 8.30am – 5pm with an hour for lunch.What the market saysFinalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards - Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, 2024Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Law Firm of the Year, 2024Listed: Recommended Leading Workers Compensation & WorkCover Lawyer (Defendant) - Queensland - Doyle's Guide Since 2017Listed: Best Lawyers in Australia (Insurance, Litigation, MV Law, Personal Injury Litigation) – Since 2019More about youBe able to commit to a minimum of 3 days or more per week on an ongoing basis.Be in your early stages of your law degree, ideally graduating after 2026.You will need to be organised and diligent and ideally have experience working in a previous administration role.What Sparke Helmore can offer youOur 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 usWe believe the best stories are shared 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 +61 2 4924 7307.