Employment Opportunities

In 40 years Somerville Legal has grown from two people to over 30, with much of that growth coming from bright, young people joining the firm within the first years of their careers.

We believe that a young lawyer’s success in the legal profession is largely influenced by their first few years in a law firm. Factors such as the levels of responsibility and supervision, the range of work experience, a sense of appreciation, and whether or not the firm has a friendly atmosphere, will shape both the lawyer as a professional in his/her career.

Somerville Legal sees these factors as important foundations of its growth and success, supplemented by the emphasis within the firm’s culture of a balance between life inside and outside the firm.

Another key element of the Somerville advantage is that it is large enough to have good quality work, working environment and infrastructure, while being small enough for everyone to know each other well.

Our weekly lunchtime soccer matches are open to staff of all abilities and help to strengthen our team culture.

If this sounds like the type of firm you would like to work in:

Lawyers

Email Ben Hemsworth (bhemsworth@somervillelegal.com.au) with an expression of interest, and he will contact you to discuss opportunities within the firm. While our preference is for young lawyers, we are happy to hear from Senior Associate level solicitors with good experience in one of the firm’s main specialties – business and tax, wills and estates, family law and commercial litigation.

Support staff

Many of our support staff are long term employees. We can offer interesting work, and flexible working hours can be discussed. Email Ben Hemsworth (bhemsworth@somervillelegal.com.au) – for further information.