Summer Clerk Opportunities (Nov 2024)

As New Zealand's first, and only, global business law firm, we provide a full range of legal services.

We advise international clients doing business in New Zealand and New Zealand organisations doing business elsewhere, offering seamless service in all major regions and key markets. In every major sector and specialist practice, we provide innovative, commercially astute advice which is benchmarked against international best practices.

As a local firm, we support clients in government entities, public organisations, and businesses that are focused on New Zealand, providing in-depth local knowledge, networks, and the best advice for the New Zealand context.

The opportunity:

We have Summer Clerk positions available in our Auckland and Wellington offices. 

The summer clerkship fits around the University break. Typically, the clerkship starts mid-November and finishes late-February. 

Why DLA Piper?

Our global connection is what sets us apart from any other law firm in New Zealand. For our lawyers picking up the phone with colleagues all around the world is a reality, exposing you to a world of expertise and opportunities. 

At DLA Piper New Zealand, we have a down-to-earth manner and a practical, commercial outlook. Because of our size and the work we do, you will be in the engine room of legal advice from the start of your employment. Your experience will be real, and the work fast-paced and challenging. You will be asked to meet with clients, prepare cases for trial, appear in court, and get involved in commercial transactions - all with our support. What a great start to your career journey!

Role and Responsibilities 

On a normal day at DLA Piper you may be involved in: 

• Work under the supervision of Associates, Senior Associates, and Partners and assist on matters pertinent to ongoing litigation on behalf of clients
• Draft legal documents
• Perform legal research and writing
• Write opinions and executive memos
• Appear with senior legal counsel at hearings in the District, Environment, High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court (depending on workstream)
• Create and maintain a dialogue with clients
• Carry out other various legal and nonlegal tasks between different teams as workloads require