Mellor Olsson operates from a head office in Adelaide with three further regional offices in Port Lincoln, Clare and Barossa Valley.
We employ more than 90 South Australian’s across our range of legal and business support roles. We provide employment opportunities for a range of individuals, including junior administrative positions. As a growing firm, Mellor Olsson is always on the lookout for the talented people to join our team.
Our values
At Mellor Olsson, our purpose is to have a positive impact on our clients’ lives. Put simply, we’re here to help other South Australian individuals and businesses succeed. To ensure we are able to do this, we employ staff who embody and embrace our firm values:
- Excellence - We are the best version of ourselves
- Respect - We demonstrate regard for other’s feelings, wishes, rights, opinions, skills and knowledge
- Integrity - We do the right thing with honesty and through genuine conversations
- Care - We are invested in our people and our clients
- United - We are in it together.
Students and Graduates
Mellor Olsson is committed to ensuring South Australia continues to grow some of the best legal minds available. That is why we are invested in the development, education and mentoring of future solicitors.
As a full service law firm with regional offices, our clerkship and graduate program offers one of the most diverse platforms for a career in law. Learning from our Senior Management, Partners and Senior Associates, graduates and clerks are continually supported whilst given responsibility and autonomy.
GDLP and PLT Placements
Mellor Olsson is passionate about the development of future solicitors, and we are pleased to offer PLT placement opportunities. Partaking in a PLT placement at Mellor Olsson affords GDLP students the opportunity to be mentored by senior members of our team and work closely with practitioners who have an excellent reputation in the industry. PLT placement Clerks receive guidance and support while they apply the skills learnt throughout their degree. They may perform tasks such as conducting legal research, attending client meetings, assisting with preparing legal documents and attending court to observe.
We are always on the lookout for talent who embodies our firm’s values and is passionate about law. The ideal PLT clerk will not only excel academically, but demonstrate life experience and participation in extracurricular activities. They will be eager to learn and continually develop their skills, have excellent teamwork and communication skills, and be focused on delivering high quality work.
Applications for GDLP and PLT Placements should be directed to [email protected] and include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and academic transcript.
Graduates
Our graduate program suits students in the final year of their law degree or recent graduates. Commencing your legal career in a full service law firm gives successful applicants broad exposure to all aspects of law. Mellor Olsson is one of the largest and most established law firms in South Australia, making our graduate programs an excellent starting point for your career.
Graduates are assigned a mentor and will build commercial acumen along with core legal skills training throughout the program. Mellor Olsson recognises the importance of flexibility and provides flexible part-time options throughout the final year of study if required. Current vacancies for graduate positions can be viewed here.
Business Professionals
Mellor Olsson has a CEO structure, supported by Senior Managers in Finance, People & Culture, Marketing and IT. This team ensures the successful running of the business and reports to the Partnership group.
Training & Development
Continual progression of our team members is part of our success. Our focus on training and development encourages career progression. We offer professional development sessions, with a focus on technical skills and non-technical training.
We also partner with external training providers or experts in their field and offer networking opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing
At Mellor Olsson we are invested in the health and wellbeing of our staff, with dedicated programs focusing on the physical and mental health of employees. We offer an Employee Assistance Program, regularly check-in on workloads, and provide educational sessions around sleep, mindfulness and self-care.
As the physical health of our team is also important, we provide initiatives such as fresh fruit, free flu vaccinations and a regular walking group.
Social activities
We understand the importance of taking some time out and having a little fun with our work colleagues. Whether it is a morning tea, a charity run or our famous themed MOTown’s, at Mellor Olsson everyone has a sense of belonging.
