Adelaide 2027 Rotational Law Clerk — Cross-Practice

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

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