Summer Clerk Programme (Nov 2027)

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan Cotterill is seeking summer clerks to join our team in New Zealand. This programme offers hands-on experience, collaborative discussions with solicitors, associates and partners, and exposure to a range of practice areas.

We emphasise a healthy work-life balance and encourage participation in firm social events, with strong support networks and structured training, mentoring and feedback throughout the placement.

Responsibilities

• Partner access
• Challenging and interesting work opportunities, including early interaction with clients
• Multiple levels of support from peers, colleagues, partners and other professionals
• Training and development
• Buddy and mentor programme
• Regular constructive feedback
• Great professional support networks
• Great culture
• Pro bono and community involvement opportunities

Job description

Our summer clerk programme is the best way to gain a true appreciation of what it is really like to be part of the team at Duncan Cotterill. Rest assured, you won't be lumped with filing and scanning. You can expect to gain hands-on experience, have fun and put some of that theory into practice as you contribute to team discussions. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to work with our solicitors, associates, and partners to explore your particular areas of interest.

We put a lot of time and thought into making Duncan Cotterill a great place to work - a place that rewards excellence and, at the same time, recognises and encourages individuality. Our summer clerks are encouraged to get involved in firm social events alongside partners and colleagues at all levels. We recognise a healthy work-life balance as the key to delivering great work and building a strong culture.

Your experience at DC:

• Partner access
• Challenging and interesting work opportunities, including early interaction with clients
• Multiple levels of support from peers, colleagues, partners and other professionals
• Training and development
• Buddy and mentor programme
• Regular constructive feedback
• Great professional support networks
• Great culture
• Pro bono and community involvement opportunities

We invest a lot of time in making sure our summer clerks have a rewarding experience and are given the tools they need to become excellent lawyers. We are very proud of our achievement of being voted winners of the Prosple New Zealand Top 100 Graduate Employers for the past 3 years.

We are looking for summer clerks to join us in November 2027 through to March 2028.