Start Your Career at Australia's Most Active Corporate Law Firm
Established in 1997, Steinepreis Paganin has an excellent market reputation and one of the largest corporate teams in Australia with a team of over 50 lawyers.
A leading independent corporate law firm
Steinepreis Paganin is a leading independent corporate law firm with offices in Perth and Melbourne.
We offer clients specialised and comprehensive advice on a range of corporate and commercial matters, servicing clients in Australia and internationally across all industry sectors.
We offer a genuine meritocracy where talent and hard work are recognised and rewarded. From day one, you will have access to real work, direct mentorship from partners, and a team culture that is collaborative, supportive and genuinely enjoyable.
Core Services
What Makes Us Different
Clerkships
Clerkships are for 2 weeks with multiple intakes over the Summer and Winter. The aim of our clerkship program is to give each Vacation Clerk exposure to the type of work we do, as well as to our culture and team environment.
Perth
Applications Open
22 June 2026
Applications Close
TBA 2027
Melbourne
Applications Open
6 July 2026
Applications Close
TBA 2027
How to apply: Applications are invited from penultimate year law students (with full working rights in Australia). Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and an up-to-date academic transcript.
Vacation Clerks are each allocated a buddy and mentor and provided with initial training and induction to ensure that they know how to go about things, who to go to for support and how to access work.
Apply for a ClerkshipValues that guide everything we do
Our culture is based on the principles of excellence, collaboration, commitment and respect. We are guided in all that we do by the firm's values of Growth, Reliability, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork.
Growth
We are committed to the continuous growth and development of our people, our firm and our clients.
Reliability
Our clients and colleagues can depend on us to deliver consistently high-quality work.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do — from the advice we give to the culture we build.
Accountability
We take ownership of our work and our actions, and hold ourselves responsible for the outcomes we deliver.
Teamwork
We succeed together. Our one team structure means everyone supports each other to achieve the best results.
Ready to start your career with us?
Apply for a clerkship or register your interest in our graduate program today.