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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, youll be actively involved as part of a diverse, genuine and friendly team. Well 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. Wed like to be part of it and for you to be part of ours. We have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer to Associate to join our Commercial Insurance (CTP) team in Sydney working with Rene Sadler and Vanessa Finlayson . About the team and the work This is a national team that offers a mixed practice of insurance (CTP) and government agency work. They represent licensed insurers and scheme agents in every state and territory in Australia, managing claim portfolios and defend litigated claims. They are experts in major and catastrophic personal injury matters, intricate medical and fraudulent claims, complex liability disputes and assessments of damages. The team also act for the Commonwealth on merits review matters in the Administrative Review Tribunal, which will give you the opportunity to be involved in regular advocacy work. The team support a number of major general insurers in designing and implementing claims systems, help with strategic audits as well as review risk analysis and reserves. This practice is high volume and will allow you to become a subject matter expert in two areas of law through support from senior team members. You will be mentored and encouraged to develop your skills whilst supporting the senior members of the team. This is a fun, social, and dynamic team that promote flexibility and support career progression as the practice and team continues to grow. What the market says Recognised: Best Law Firms 2026 ranked by Best Lawyers National Tier 1 Ranking for Insurance Law Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards - Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year, 2024 Finalist: Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards Law Firm of the Year, 2024 Winner: Australasian Lawyer - Law Firm of the Year, 2024 Recognised: The Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice, 2023 & 2024 About you 2 years experience gained in an insurance or litigation practice. Plaintiff and in-house experience considered. Advocacy experience in the Administrative Review Tribunal and/or CTP insurance experience is highly regarded. Demonstrate the ability to organise and prioritise your time with proven file management 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 .