The FirmBarry Nilsson is a national law firm with a 60-year history and over 450 staff. We have an award-winning reputation for leadership in insurance, health, and family law.For the last 6 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, flexible, and down-to-earth. The top three things they value most about working at BN are the people they work with, flexible working options, and work/life balance. In our most recent staff engagement survey, 93% of respondents said that their manager is approachable, accessible, and responsive, and that their manager genuinely cares about their wellbeing.The TeamOur insurance & health team is led by 32 well-respected principals across six states. Our award-winning team is known for producing high-quality advice and delivering exceptional client service. The team handles claims across all major classes of insurance and represents some of the biggest names in the insurance industry, both locally and overseas.The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor/Associate to join our Insurance & Health team in Adelaide. The role will primarily involve defending a variety of general insurance claims.The Successful CandidateWe would love to hear from you if you have the following skills, experience, and attributes:Previous experience in defendant insurance, plaintiff litigation, or commercial litigation;2 - 4 years PAE;Ability to build strong client relationships with a focus on client service;Effective communication skills; andCollaborative and pragmatic approach.The BenefitsWe 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;An 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 career progression;A 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;Shared-care parental policy with equal leave for mums and dads; andSupport to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, and industry appointments.How to ApplyTo make a confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Lulu Schneiders, People & Culture Adviser.Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity and foster a culture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves, feeling respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnicity.
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