Legal Secretary, Commercial Insurance

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 exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Insurance team in Perth working with Chris Rimmer .

About the team

and the work The team are specialist insurance lawyers who work with insurers to resolve a range of CTP, workers’ compensation and public liability claims. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and highly efficient Legal Secretary to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment. Working in a busy litigation practice, you will be responsible for: Opening new files and ongoing file management.

Drafting documents such as letters to clients. Collating briefs to experts and counsel. Filing documents with the Courts and Insurance Commission of WA. Billing (generating prebills, making necessary amendments, and finalising prebills). General administrative tasks such as calendar management, arranging meetings, invoicing, and more as required.

This role will suit a legal administrator looking for challenging and diverse work in a down-to-earth team. The position is available on an initial 12 month fixed-term contract. What the market says The Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice. Best Law Firms 2027 ranked by Best Lawyers: Law Firm of the Year, Insurance Law.

Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards

• Law Firm of the Year, 2024, 2025 and 2026.

About you

Ideally you will have 2+ years of prior secretarial experience in a law firm supporting multiple senior lawyers. Litigation experience is highly regarded. Ability to work efficiently in a team environment with excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills. 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 We 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 Anthony Demarco on +61 2 9373 1401.