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NSW Office Profile

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Recruitment Officers

SYDNEY OFFICE

Andrea McFadzean
Recruitment Consultant
321 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9260 2439
E-mail: andrea.mcfadzean@sparke.com.au

NEWCASTLE OFFICE

Lauren Wright
Human Resources Coordinator
28 Honeysuckle Drive
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4924 7206
E-mail: lauren.wright@sparke.com.au

NSW Employee Numbers

Sparke Helmore is a leading Australian based specialist national law firm, established in 1882. Ten years ago we were 131 people operating from three locations. Today Sparke Helmore has over 600 people operating from eight locations around Australia.

SYDNEY OFFICE

The Sydney office was established in 1962. There are over 300 staff in our Sydney office.

Sparke Helmore's Sydney office specialises in the following areas of law:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Compensation
  • Construction, Projects & Infrastructure
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Corporate Migration
  • Energy & Resources
  • Environment & Planning
  • Government & Administrative Law
  • Insolvency & Restructuring
  • Insurance & Risk
  • Intellectual Property
  • M&A / Private Equity
  • Property
  • Workplace Relations & Safety

NEWCASTLE OFFICE

Sparke Helmore's first office was opened in Newcastle in 1882.

Sparke Helmore's modern harbour-side offices in the Honeysuckle Precinct signifies the Firm's contribution to the Hunter region's economic growth and its future development.

Sparke Helmore's Newcastle office specialises in the following areas of law:

  • Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Compensation
  • Construction, Projects & Infrastructure
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Energy & Resources
  • Environment & Planning
  • Government & Administrative Law
  • Insolvency & Restructuring
  • Insurance & Risk
  • Intellectual Property
  • Property
  • Workplace Relations & Safety

Seasonal Clerkships

A taste of graduate life - Summer Clerkships

Our Summer Clerkship is a great way for undergraduates in the penultimate year of their degree to get a real idea of what they want from a career in law. A placement here may also lead to an offer to join our Graduate Development Program. A Summer Clerkship offers:

  • A chance to assist a partner/senior associate on real matters;
  • Two rotations (where possible in areas that most interest you);
  • Access to a lawyer “buddy” who can offer advice and help;
  • Formal induction, presentations and talks about our work and what you need to be a successful lawyer; and
  • Plenty of opportunities to socialise with other Sparkies.

While you’re with us you’ll learn more about our firm and meet partners, associates and trainees who’ll give you an honest view of life at Sparkes.

“The highpoint of my clerkship was making my first appearance in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. It exceeded my expectations as I did not think that “hands on exposure” would extend to me standing before a registrar in the AAT!”

Jaspreet Singh-Bains, 2007/08 Summer Clerkship

“In terms of my personal development, the highpoint was the exposure to a wide range of the work performed by a law firm. From attending court hearings, and sitting in with Barrister’s on conciliations and arbitrations to drafting affidavits and briefs for counsel, I got a comprehensive feel for what a lawyer’s life entails.”

Andrew Mahony, 2008/09 Summer Clerkship

Graduate Program

Freedom to explore your future

We are looking for graduates who are intelligent, personable, committed and demonstrate leadership qualities. Our tailored Graduate Development Program will provide you with exposure to three specialist practice groups over 18 months.

Our Graduate Development/Articled Clerk Program provides exposure to a number of specialise practice groups and gives you the opportunity to:

  • Try different areas of law before specialising;
  • Get real exposure to matters;
  • Learn skills from different lawyers and practice groups;
  • Develop and learn with manageable billing targets;
  • Build networks and contacts; and
  • Develop a broad understanding of our firm.

Recruitment Process

Number of Interviews

For both our Summer Clerk program and Graduate Development/Articled clerk program the recruitment process involves 2 interviews. We will also contact at least 2 professional or employment referees.

With Whom

The first interview is held with two members of the Human Resources team. The second round interviews are conducted by a panel consisting of a HR representative, a Partner and a Senior Solicitor or Senior Associate.

SYDNEY OFFICE

All interviews take place in our Sydney office at 321 Kent Street, Sydney.

NEWCASTLE OFFICE

All interviews take place in our Newcastle office at 28 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle.

Recruitment Officers

SYDNEY OFFICE

Andrea McFadzean
Recruitment Consultant
321 Kent Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9260 2439
E-mail: andrea.mcfadzean@sparke.com.au

NEWCASTLE OFFICE

Lauren Wright
Human Resources Coordinator
28 Honeysuckle Drive
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4924 7206
E-mail: lauren.wright@sparke.com.au

NSW Employee Numbers

Sparke Helmore is a leading Australian based specialist national law firm, established in 1882. Ten years ago we were 131 people operating from three locations. Today Sparke Helmore has over 600 people operating from eight locations around Australia.

SYDNEY OFFICE

The Sydney office was established in 1962. There are over 300 staff in our Sydney office.

Sparke Helmore's Sydney office specialises in the following areas of law:

  • Banking & Finance
  • Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Compensation
  • Construction, Projects & Infrastructure
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Corporate Migration
  • Energy & Resources
  • Environment & Planning
  • Government & Administrative Law
  • Insolvency & Restructuring
  • Insurance & Risk
  • Intellectual Property
  • M&A / Private Equity
  • Property
  • Workplace Relations & Safety

NEWCASTLE OFFICE

Sparke Helmore's first office was opened in Newcastle in 1882.

Sparke Helmore's modern harbour-side offices in the Honeysuckle Precinct signifies the Firm's contribution to the Hunter region's economic growth and its future development.

Sparke Helmore's Newcastle office specialises in the following areas of law:

  • Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Compensation
  • Construction, Projects & Infrastructure
  • Corporate & Commercial
  • Energy & Resources
  • Environment & Planning
  • Government & Administrative Law
  • Insolvency & Restructuring
  • Insurance & Risk
  • Intellectual Property
  • Property
  • Workplace Relations & Safety

Seasonal Clerkships

A taste of graduate life - Summer Clerkships

Our Summer Clerkship is a great way for undergraduates in the penultimate year of their degree to get a real idea of what they want from a career in law. A placement here may also lead to an offer to join our Graduate Development Program. A Summer Clerkship offers:

  • A chance to assist a partner/senior associate on real matters;
  • Two rotations (where possible in areas that most interest you);
  • Access to a lawyer “buddy” who can offer advice and help;
  • Formal induction, presentations and talks about our work and what you need to be a successful lawyer; and
  • Plenty of opportunities to socialise with other Sparkies.

While you’re with us you’ll learn more about our firm and meet partners, associates and trainees who’ll give you an honest view of life at Sparkes.

“The highpoint of my clerkship was making my first appearance in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. It exceeded my expectations as I did not think that “hands on exposure” would extend to me standing before a registrar in the AAT!”

Jaspreet Singh-Bains, 2007/08 Summer Clerkship

“In terms of my personal development, the highpoint was the exposure to a wide range of the work performed by a law firm. From attending court hearings, and sitting in with Barrister’s on conciliations and arbitrations to drafting affidavits and briefs for counsel, I got a comprehensive feel for what a lawyer’s life entails.”

Andrew Mahony, 2008/09 Summer Clerkship

Graduate Program

Freedom to explore your future

We are looking for graduates who are intelligent, personable, committed and demonstrate leadership qualities. Our tailored Graduate Development Program will provide you with exposure to three specialist practice groups over 18 months.

Our Graduate Development/Articled Clerk Program provides exposure to a number of specialise practice groups and gives you the opportunity to:

  • Try different areas of law before specialising;
  • Get real exposure to matters;
  • Learn skills from different lawyers and practice groups;
  • Develop and learn with manageable billing targets;
  • Build networks and contacts; and
  • Develop a broad understanding of our firm.

Recruitment Process

Number of Interviews

For both our Summer Clerk program and Graduate Development/Articled clerk program the recruitment process involves 2 interviews. We will also contact at least 2 professional or employment referees.

With Whom

The first interview is held with two members of the Human Resources team. The second round interviews are conducted by a panel consisting of a HR representative, a Partner and a Senior Solicitor or Senior Associate.

SYDNEY OFFICE

All interviews take place in our Sydney office at 321 Kent Street, Sydney.

NEWCASTLE OFFICE

All interviews take place in our Newcastle office at 28 Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle.