2027 Rotational Clerk Program - Adelaide

Piper Alderman; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program

Learning and development opportunities

Parental Leave policy up to 26 weeks

Purchased annual leave options

Corporate discounts

Diversity & Inclusion and pro-bono"

Job summary

Piper Alderman in Adelaide invites applications for a six-month law clerk rotation starting 22 February 2027. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple practice groups, including Corporate, Commercial, and Financial Services and Fintech, under senior partners.

The program balances university commitments with practical, junior-level duties in a collaborative environment. Selected candidates will participate in varied tasks such as drafting documents, attending client meetings, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated academic excellence throughout tertiary studies.
• Strong research skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and solve problems.
• Ability to digest instructions quickly and produce quality results.

Responsibilities

• Engage in meaningful legal work from day one.
• Conduct legal research for ongoing matters and draft correspondence.
• Attend client meetings and take detailed notes.
• Gather and analyse case facts and prepare documents for counsel briefings.

Skills

Academic excellence

Research skills

Verbal and written communication

Instruction comprehension

Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate year 3/4/5 or final year of postgraduate study

Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or valid visa

Job description

About Piper Alderman

Piper Alderman is a full-service, national, commercial law firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. With 160 years' experience and over 450 employees nationally, we have achieved our impressive growth and success by listening to our clients and creating practical and innovative legal solutions.

Our Program

As a law clerk, you will engage in meaningful legal work from your very first day. Our program is designed to help you balance your university commitments with practical, hands‑on work experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will be immersed in a variety of interesting and challenging tasks, including conducting legal research for ongoing matters, drafting correspondence and legal documents, attending client meetings and taking detailed notes, gathering and analysing case facts, and preparing documents for counsel briefings and court hearings.

Our rotational program offers a unique opportunity within the Adelaide market, allowing ambitious future lawyers to gain practical experience across different practice groups over six months, commencing 22 February 2027.

We will also be accepting applications for a clerk to join our Financial Services and Fintech practice, under the supervision of Shannon Adams, Partner and Joshua Annese, Partner.

Teams participating this year

• Corporate
• Commercial
• Projects, Infrastructure and Construction
• Employment Relations

To Succeed In Our Program You Will Ideally Have

• Demonstrated academic excellence throughout your tertiary studies
• Thorough research skills and excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to draft basic correspondence
• An ability to demonstrate initiative and take a proactive approach to solving problems and building relationships
• An ability to digest instructions quickly and produce quality results
• Curiosity and enthusiasm to explore three practice areas as part of the program rotations

Eligibility

• In your third, fourth or fifth year of undergraduate study, or in the penultimate or final year of postgraduate study;
• availability for the full six-month program (however we allow flexibility for tertiary study commitments and exam periods) and
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or hold a valid visa (subject to conditions).

Our perks

• A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.
• An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.
• Purchased annual leave options.
• A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible!
• A range of corporate discounts.
• Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro-bono work.

Applications close 27 September 2026

Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience and aspire to ensure all our people are valued and respected. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.