AddressThe Firm
Barry.Nilsson. (BN) is a national law firm with a 58 year history and over 340 staff. We have an award winning reputation for leadership in insurance & health and family law.
For the last 3 years, BN has been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional and energetic and 93% of our employees would recommend that their friends consider working for us. We also offer plenty of flexibility with flexible hours and remote working opportunities available to everyone.
The Team
Our national family law group is headed up by seven well respected Principals and is recognised and awarded for providing quality advice, outcomes and service. The team handles a broad range of complex and challenging work for a range of discerning clients. There are opportunities to work across States/offices, together with genuine opportunities for career progression. This particular role will work closely with our two Melbourne Family Law Principals – Jane Koelmeyer and Will Stidston, who are both Accredited Specialists in Family Law.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Melbourne office for a highly motivated and ambitious Family Law Senior Associate/Special Counsel to join our team on a part-time basis. The role will involve a range of complex and diverse matters including financial settlements, financial agreements, parenting matters and property matters.
The Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate will:
- be client focused;
- have an enthusiastic and proactive approach to work;
- possess extensive experience in a broad range of complex family law matters;
- have strong technical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Specialist Accreditation in Family Law will be highly regarded.
The Benefits
Barry.Nilsson. offers a broad range of benefits including:
- a firm laptop/tablet for all employees to support our agile working model;
- flexibility including a 9.5 day fortnight, working from home and purchase of leave options;
- annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility criteria);
- structured mentoring, as well as internal and external training and education;
- casual office environment including dress for your day policy;
- access to our health and wellbeing program ‘BN Well’;
- up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents; and
- support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments and industry appointments.
