2021 Law Graduate, Pro Bono (Start ASAP)

In this role, you will be responsible for intake and triage of pro bono referrals from pro bono clearinghouses, community legal centres, charities and not-for-profit organisations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for and commitment to social justice. Their interest lies not solely in pro bono casework but also in project coordination and community engagement, which is a large part of the role. The ideal candidate will be comfortable liaising with various internal and external stakeholders and preferably has experience working with clients from diverse and/or disadvantaged backgrounds.

At Sparke Helmore our people are our most valuable asset so we make sure we look after them! The trust we place in our graduate lawyers will ensure that you won't get stuck doing repetitive tasks. You'll be an integral part of our team with high levels of responsibility and have genuine opportunities for career growth and development.

Our firm values and celebrates diversity. We aim to increase the diversity of our workforce to better represent the communities in which we live and work. Our culture provides the foundations of a welcoming and inclusive environment, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to join us - and bring their whole selves to work. We're proud to be recognised for two years running as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA. We also participated in the Diversity Council of Australia's biennial Inclusion@ YourWork Index in August 2019 and off the back of our strong performance across the six key areas (Awareness, Engagement, Inclusive Organisational Climate, Inclusive Leadership, Inclusive Team and Exclusion) were recognised as an Inclusive Employer.

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.

• Competitive remuneration + Bonus structure
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Career Development Program
• Access to highly regarded leaders and mentors
• Paid parental leave
• Salary Continuance Insurance for FT and PT employees
• Imbedded culture of Flexibility

Diverse and inclusive workplace we are looking for a confident, down-to-earth professional who is eager to work in a close-knit team. If you are looking for a new challenge in a dynamic workplace where national practice groups work together, please apply below or for a confidential chat contact Erin Tomicic on 02 6263 6355.