Company

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addressAddressBrisbane, QLD
type Form of workFull time
CategoryAdministrative

Job description

The Firm
Barry Nilsson is an award-winning national law firm with a 60 year history and more than 400 staff. We are known for our insurance & health and family law expertise, and for offering the highest standards of industry knowledge to provide our clients with service they can trust.


BN has been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards for the past four years. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible and down-to-earth. In our most recent staff engagement survey 91% of respondents said that their manager is approachable, accessible and responsive and our people felt that their manager genuinely cares about their wellbeing.

The Team 

You will be part of a team of highly skilled legal and administrative professionals. At BN, we believe that it is more than just knowing the law and our team is encouraged to think outside the box to deliver the best outcome for our clients.  We pride ourselves on our strategic approach to all matters – we don’t just follow a process and this evident in the quality of our advice.  Our team carries the confidence of many years of working in the insurance industry, both locally and overseas.

The Role 

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our fast paced team in Brisbane.  In this role you will work with one of our principals and other leading insurance lawyers.

The duties include:

  • preparation of correspondence and legal documents in consultation with work authors;
  • broad range of client communication and management;
  • general diary management, including arranging client appointments and other events;
  • collation and indexing of high volumes of documents for disclosure and briefs;
  • maintain electronic files in a timely and accurate manner from receipt of instruction to file closure;
  • monthly billing and debtor control; and
  • general administrative support.

.About You

This role will suit an enthusiastic and motivated candidate with: 

  • a minimum 3 years’ experience; 
  • strong administrative skills; 
  • exceptional attention to detail; 
  • great organisational and time management skills;
  • ability to build strong internal relationships; and
  • strong communication skills.

The Benefits 

We offer a broad range of benefits to our people including: 

  • a firm laptop to support our agile working model;
  • flexible working arrangements including a 9.5 day fortnight, working from home, purchase of leave options and public holiday swap policy;
  • annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance;
  • well-developed and structured mentoring, as well as internal and external training to assist with development;
  • casual office environment with our dress for your day policy;
  • access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the overall wellbeing of our people including a yearly health & wellbeing allowance and health & wellbeing day; and
  • a shared care parental policy with equal leave for mums and dads.

How to Apply

To make a confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Lucia McIvor, People & Culture Officer.

At Barry Nilsson, we're dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnicity. Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported.

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Barry Nilsson

Brisbane, QLD
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