- Professional
- Escritório em Sydney
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.
For further information regarding this opportunity please contact Nikki Costelloe on +61 2 4924 7307. Candidatar-se agora
