At DBH Lawyers, we’re motivated to make a difference in people’s lives when they need a lawyer. Just as we’re there for our clients, we’re also supportive of each other.
Our culture is shaped by our values, which guide how we work with our clients, our colleagues and the wider community. We are:
- Approachable
- Act with integrity
- Adaptable
- Results‑focused
About the Clerkship
A Summer Clerkship at DBH Lawyers will provide you with experience within our Personal Injury, Family, Commercial and Wills & Estates departments to help you decide which path is right for you.
Based in Adelaide, this paid, full-time, four-week clerkship offers practical, hands-on experience, including court attendance, client meetings and potential visits to our suburban office. You will be supported by experienced professionals who are invested in developing your skills, confidence, and professional network.
About You
We are looking for penultimate or final‑year law students and recent graduates who are motivated and ready to take on the challenge of working in a fast-paced law firm. You will bring strong interpersonal skills, a willingness to take initiative and an openness to feedback as you continue to develop professionally.
If you are adaptable, act with integrity, enjoy working collaboratively and are focused on achieving meaningful results, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer
At DBH Lawyers, you’ll be part of a well‑recognised and respected firm. We offer:
- Exposure to multiple practice areas
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
- Participation in community initiatives
- An inclusive and supportive workplace culture
- Social events and opportunities to build lasting professional networks
DBH Lawyers is one of Adelaide’s most recognised and successful law firms with offices located in the CBD and metropolitan areas. We specialise in the areas of Personal Injury, Commercial, Wills & Estates and Family Law. We are well placed within the Adelaide legal scene and consistently appear in the prestigious Doyle’s Guide for both Leading Lawyers and Leading Firms in SA.
Key Dates
Applications open: 22 June 2026
Application close: 17 July 2026
Interviews commence from: 6 August 2026
Offers made from: 31 August 2026
Clerkship Dates from: January 2027
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview process.
The successful candidates will be required to provide a valid National Police Certificate (NPC).
Confidential enquiries can be directed to the HR Manager via careers@dbh.com.au.
Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
At DBH Lawyers, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of our team and are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace for all.
About the Role
Our Reception team are warm and outgoing and we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude and outstanding people skills to join them on a casual basis. You need to be reliable, willing to learn and adaptable to the needs of the office.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in delivering outstanding client service and thrives in a busy team environment.
Essentials for the role
- Previous experience in a Reception / Admin role
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with a minimum typing speed of 50wpm
- High attention to detail and good organisation skills
- Flexibility and willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities
- Good computer literacy (Outlook, Word and Excel)
- A valid National Police Clearance will be required
Please note, as part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete skills testing to assess typing speed and accuracy, as well as spelling proficiency.
About You
As the first point of contact for our firm, you will play an important role in creating a positive and professional experience for visitors and colleagues. You will help support the team in the day-to-day running of the reception area while providing exceptional client service and admin support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Answering and responding to telephone calls, emails and walk-in enquiries
- Welcoming clients and visitors and ensuring they have a positive experience at DBH Lawyers
- Working collaboratively with other Reception team members to maintain reception coverage during business hours (8.30am to 5.30pm)
- Accurately recording and relaying messages
- Maintaining a professional, organised and welcoming reception area
- Providing administrative support across the firm and assisting with general office tasks
- Managing diaries, scanning, photocopying and collating documents
- Updating and maintaining records, databases and client information systems
What we offer
- Competitive casual hourly rate and career development opportunities
- Meaningful work with real client impact
- Great Adelaide CBD location near the Central Market
- Wellbeing support, including EAP and wellbeing initiatives
Are you ready to join a friendly and supportive team that will allow you to maintain a work/life balance? Apply now!
Applications submitted by recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DBH Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive workplace for everyone. We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives our people bring, and we believe this diversity strengthens our team and the way we support our clients.