Current Opportunities

The roles

Piper Alderman is looking for a number of ambitious and hard-working law students to take on law clerk roles in our Sydney CBD office.

You will be given the opportunity to do real legal work from the get-go, in a supportive and collaborative learning environment which encourages you to balance and blend your university commitments with work experience. Our Law Clerk positions are ongoing in nature while you complete your degree, working a minimum of two days per week. You will see the opportunity to immerse yourself in interesting, thought-provoking tasks such as legal research for current matters, drafting correspondence and legal documents, attendance and note taking at client meetings, gathering and analysing case facts and collating documents for counsel briefing and court hearings. 

There are available positions in four (4) practice areas:

Up to three (3) roles working with the Firm’s National General Counsel based in Sydney which require high level research and writing capabilities, a zest for developing technical knowledge and experience in multiple areas of law, (both litigious and non-litigious) plus gain exposures in legal regulatory environments and risk management.

Up to three (3) roles in Commercial Litigation which require an interest in high level litigation and an aptitude for development of skills commensurate with being a career focused committed litigator;

Two (2) roles in the Class Actions Group which require a keen interest in complex litigation funded matters and working across each matter always in a team environment; and

Two (2) roles in wholly non-litigation practice areas of Employment Relations (1 role) and Projects, Infrastructure & Construction (1 role). Candidates should have a strong interest in these particular fields and a genuine desire to build and progress a career within these specialties.

To succeed in these roles you will ideally have:

1. Demonstrated academic excellence in tertiary studies to a minimum circa Credit Average;
2. Completed (or be close to completing) one half of required law studies by end of Semester 1, 2026 or Term 2, 2026;
3. Thorough research skills and a superior attention to detail;
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
5. An ability to demonstrate initiative and take a proactive approach to solving problems;
6. Tracking to complete all law studies so you will graduate not before December, 2026 nor later than July, 2028; and
7. Current enrolment in your 2nd – 5th year of legal studies.

NB When applying, indicate which roles in up to three (3) of the above practice areas in order of preference that you are interested in.

About Piper Alderman

Piper Alderman is a full-service, national, commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. With 160 years' experience and over 400 employees nationally, we have achieved our impressive growth and success by listening to our clients and creating practical and innovative legal solutions.

Our perks

We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including, but not limited to:

• 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.

Apply today

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 aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected.  People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must include a statement outlining their interest, a full CV (detailing any previous employment, relevant skills, and extracurricular interests) and a complete, up-to-date academic transcript.

Please apply by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement, as application will not be accepted via email. 

Applications close Monday 9 March 10.00pm.

For related enquiries please contact Harry Dilena, National Early Careers Advisor, at careers@piperalderman.com.au