Careers.
Who we are
Johnston Withers was founded in Adelaide in 1946 by Elliott Johnston QC, who passionately pursued justice for all under the law, and acted with empathy and compassion for those in difficult circumstances.
When you join Johnston Withers, you'll be part of a progressive, dynamic firm that offers stimulating work from a broad range of clients – and a real work-life balance.
We’re dedicated to investing in our team and highly value continued learning. We encourage growth and are committed to helping you develop to your full potential.
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Regional office opportunities
At Johnston Withers, we are proud of our connections to country South Australia, with many of our staff either working, having worked or grown up in country South Australia. We are committed to providing exceptional legal services across South Australia, and we take pride in our strong presence in regional areas.
If you're an experienced solicitor who is passionate about making a difference and interested in working in one of our regional offices, we want to hear from you. If you are a less experienced solicitor but want to think about a career in country South Australia we also want to hear from you. We are always happy to help young lawyers find their way in country practice, even if that means by helping you with opportunities we may not be able to directly provide.
Our regional offices offer the opportunity to work on diverse and challenging matters with help from experienced lawyers from across our whole team, while providing a more localised, community-focused practice. Whether you're already based in a regional area or considering relocation, we are always interested in hearing from people who want to be part of our dedicated team.
For more information, please contact our general manager, Jenny Seal, on 8231 1110 or via email jenny.seal@johnstonwithers.com.au
We look forward to discussing the opportunities available at Johnston Withers and how you can contribute to our ongoing success.
GDLP and PLT placements
Johnston Withers is passionate about the development of future lawyers and we are pleased to offer GDLP and PLT placement opportunities.
To apply, send your CV and cover letter via email to our general manager, Jenny Seal. Be sure to highlight your primary areas of interest, proposed availability and provider, number of placement hours required, curriculum vitae and academic transcript.
Our team
Our legal and conveyancing teams are the best in their field, and our clients know they can rely on us for honest, practical and comprehensive advice.
We’re here to listen, advise, and support during the good, the bad, and the challenging times.
Our values
We’re progressive
At Johnston Withers, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We seize initiative, take ownership of opportunities and act upon them. We bring fresh, meaningful ideas and perspectives. We actively collaborate to find better solutions, and encourage each other to challenge and question. We’re inventive, bold and forward-thinking – and we never settle for second best.
We’re proactive
Our team helps solve problems for people so that they can get on with the things that matter most. We pride ourselves on looking at problems from new angles and thinking outside the box, giving our clients the opportunity to decide their strategy with the best information possible.
We’re honest
We have a deep sense of integrity and this shines through in everything we do. We’re open and transparent about what we’re doing and why, and we pride ourselves on setting clear expectations, and giving clear and independent advice.
We’re caring
We have a sincere desire to help people, do our best to understand the views and expectations of others, and treat everyone fairly and with respect. We connect with people in a human way, and strive to make everyone feel welcome, safe and listened to.
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