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 exciting opportunities due to growth for casual Paralegals to join our Government Public and Regulatory team in Darwin, working with Partners Karwan Eskerie, Mia Donald and Alanna Lucchese.

About the team and the work

• The team acts for a range of Commonwealth clients in one of the largest and most highly regarded Government teams in the country.
• The team assists with some of the highest profile, sensitive and strategic matters in the country, and working with leading experts in the field.
• You'll be joining the team at an exciting time, working on a client project where no two days are the same. You'll also be involved in everything from compiling court books and preparing briefs for counsel to liaising with courts, clients and barristers on a daily.
• You will be an integral part of a high-performing, collegiate and supportive national team at a time when it is growing its presence in the Northern Territory.

What the market says

• Best Law Firms 2027 ranked by Best Lawyers – National Tier 1 Ranking for Government Practice.
• Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Government Team of the Year, 2025.
• The Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice, recognised since 2023.
• Australasian Lawyer - Law Firm of the Year, 2024.
• Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards – Law Firm of the Year, 2024, 2025 & 2026.

About you

• Have a strong interest in Government Law.
• Be able to commit to a minimum of 3 days or more per week on an ongoing basis.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment, whether through part-time work, volunteering, university commitments or extracurricular activities, is beneficial but not essential.
• Have the ability to work autonomously.
• Have strong technical skills in PDF editing and Microsoft Office.
• An excellent communicator (both verbal and written).
• Have a hard working and positive attitude.

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.