Adelaide, South Australia, Australia · Hybrid
MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we're recognised for excellence, and for the authentic, enduring relationships we build with our clie…
Skills: Legal Research, Legal Writing, Commercial Awareness, Innovation, Collaboration
Perth, Western Australia, Australia · Hybrid
Location: Perth Contract Type: Fixed Term MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and endu…
Skills: Diary Management, Email Management, Document Production, Client Relationship Management, Client Billing
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid
Location: Melbourne Contract Type: Permanent MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and e…
Skills: Insurance Litigation, Complex Liabilities, Civil Procedure, Case Management, Solicitor Advocacy
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia · Hybrid
Location: Sydney Contract Type: Permanent MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and endu…
Skills: Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Regulatory Investigations
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Vacation Clerks will work alongside experienced lawyers to handle real-world legal work for complex client matters. They will utilize AI-powered legal tools and explore various practice areas to shape their career direction.
Applicants should ideally be in the penultimate or final year of a law degree. International students must have full and unrestricted work rights in Australia upon graduation.
MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we're recognised for excellence, and for the authentic, enduring relationships we build with our clients, our people, and our communities. We don't just adapt to the future of law - we shape it.
As a Vacation Clerk, you will work alongside our experienced lawyers and gain valuable, hands-on experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to tackle real-world legal work for clients who trust us to help them solve their most complex problems, in the most innovative and efficient way possible.
You'll work at the frontier of legal practice, in an environment where technology and human expertise operate side by side to deliver faster, smarter outcomes for clients. You'll collaborate with the best and be guided every step of the way by our industry-leading, commercially driven lawyers and partners. We want you to be curious and driven, and we'll give you every opportunity to grow, personally and professionally.
What you'll experience:
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust, and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when, and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial, and health benefits. For full details see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf )
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people, and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Please apply once only for our 2026 MinterEllison Clerkship Program, ensuring you submit your application to your preferred location.
We accept applications from international students, provided you have the right to work in Australia full-time when you commence your clerkship, and you will have full and unrestricted work rights in Australia upon graduation. It is desirable, although not a requirement, that you are in the penultimate or final year of your law degree.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.
If you require adjustments to fully participate in our recruitment process, please contact Sarah Stevens.
Ready to join us? Click "Apply." Applications close Friday 17 July 2026 at 5.00pm
Australia’s trusted, leading, independent law firm with specialist consulting. Sharp insight. Elevated perspective.
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
Offices: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide., Australia, AU · Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, HK · Hong Kong SAR, Wu Chung House, Hong Kong SAR, HK
Australia’s trusted, leading, independent law firm with specialist consulting. Sharp insight. Elevated perspective.
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
Offices: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide., Australia, AU · Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, HK · Hong Kong SAR, Wu Chung House, Hong Kong SAR, HK
