Legal Administrator, Pro Bono
At a glance
Sparke Helmore
Full-time
Sydney or Newcastle, AUS
17 April 2026
We have a unique opportunity for a developing Legal Administrator to join our Pro Bono practice in Sydney or Newcastle working with Morgan Long and the national team.
Key Responsibilities
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Our dedicated Pro Bono Practice strives to strengthen our communities by providing free legal assistance to disadvantaged individuals, as well as eligible not-for-profit and charitable organisations.
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In this administrative role, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting multiple functions including, scheduling, rostering, and managing appointments, taking calls, answering client enquiries, opening and closing files, end of month reporting/billing, and additional ad hoc administrative tasks.
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This is a permanent full-time role working Monday to Friday. The team promote flexibility and work/life balance; we welcome candidates who want to work flexibly in their next role.
The Successful Candidate
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Our ideal candidate will have at least 12 months experience in an administrative support role. Law firm experience is preferred but not essential.
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You must be highly organised and able to manage competing deadlines and priorities and have excellent communication skills.
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You will be required to travel to support pro bono outreach legal clinics in regional locations, approximately 4 times a year.