Lawyer to Associate, Commonwealth Compensation- job post Sparke Helmore Lawyer

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.
Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer or Associate to join our Administrative Law and Commonwealth Compensation Practice in Sydney working with Partners, Kristina Miller and Anella Bortone.

About the team and the work
You will work across Commonwealth jurisdictions with self-insurers and Government agencies on statutory issues, including managing claims, as well as supporting litigated proceedings.
You will be involved in regular advocacy work in the Administrative Review Tribunal.
This is a challenging role where you will advise the Commonwealth and various self-insured companies on a diverse range of administrative law matters in a fast-paced environment.
You will join an established and reputable team, who will support you in your development whilst working on complex and diverse matters.
What the market says
Recognised: Best Law Firms ranked by Best Lawyers - National Top Tier 1 ranking for Insurance Law, 2026
Recognised: Best Lawyers – for Personal Injury Litigation and Insurance Law, 2026
Recognised: Lawyers Weekly - Top 25 Attraction Firm, 2025
Winner: Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer of the Year - Firm of the Year, 2024
Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Law Firm of the Year, 2024
About you
Ideally, you will have 1-2 years’ experience in a well-regarded insurance or administrative law practice.
You will have prior litigation experience in a well-regarded insurance or administrative law practice working on statutory issues and claims and/or administrative law.
You will have an interest in advocacy and well-developed analytical and drafting skills.
You will need to be collaborative and have strong communication and organisational skills.
The role suits an ambitious lawyer who is committed to clients and this area of the law, enjoys working in a driven and highly collaborative team, and settles for nothing less than excellence.
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.

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.

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