Medical Negligence Litigation Team | Adelaide CBD
Kick start your litigation career with one of South Australia's leading medical negligence teams.
DBH Lawyers is seeking two outstanding Graduate or Junior Solicitors (0-3 years PAE) to join our highly regarded Medical Negligence team.
This is a unique opportunity to work directly with Equity Partner Peter Jackson, one of Australia's leading and award-winning medical negligence lawyers, and be involved in some of South Australia's most significant and complex plaintiff litigation matters.
This is not a back-room role.
From day one, you will gain hands‑on experience, work closely with clients, barristers and medical experts, and play an important role in helping deserving clients through some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
About the role
You will work in a fast‑paced, high‑performing and collaborative team assisting with:
Working on complex medical negligence litigation matters
Reviewing and analysing medical records and expert reports
Drafting correspondence, pleadings and court documents
Liaising with clients, medical practitioners, counsel and experts
Conducting legal research and preparing advice
Attending court, mediations and conferences
Supporting senior practitioners on significant and high‑value claims
No two days are the same, and you will have genuine opportunities to develop your advocacy and litigation skills.
About you
You may be a recent graduate or have up to three years' post‑admission experience.
Most importantly, you:
Are passionate about litigation and dispute resolution
Thrive in a fast‑paced and high‑performing environment
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Are highly organised and detail oriented
Have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Are eager to learn and build a long‑term career in plaintiff litigation
Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a team
Previous experience in personal injury or medical negligence law is advantageous but not essential.
Why join DBH Lawyers?
At DBH Lawyers, our people are our greatest asset. We are proud of our strong culture, commitment to mentoring and investment in our team.
We offer:
Direct mentoring from one of Australia's leading medical negligence practitioners
Exposure to complex and meaningful litigation from the outset
Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
A supportive and team-oriented team environment
Paid parental leave
Additional special leave
Regular social and team events
Access to ongoing learning and career development opportunities
About DBH Lawyers
DBH Lawyers is one of South Australia's leading law firms, with a reputation built on achieving exceptional outcomes for our clients and genuinely caring about the people we represent. If you value integrity, enjoy solving problems with a positive, client‑focused mindset and want to be part of a supportive workplace, this could be the ideal next step in your career. We’re committed to helping our people grow and feel confident in their development.
Recognised in Doyle's Guide across multiple practice areas, our firm specialises in Personal Injury, Family Law, Commercial and Wills & Estates.
Our Medical Negligence team is known for handling complex and significant claims and making a real difference in the lives of our clients.
If you are looking for a role where you can learn from the best, develop into an exceptional litigator and do meaningful work that changes lives, we would love to hear from you.
DBH Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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