TheFirm
Barry Nilsson is an award-winningnational law firm with a 60-year history and more than 450 staff. We are knownfor our insurance & health, family law and wills & estates expertise,and for offering the highest standards of industry knowledge to provide ourclients with service they can trust.
BN has been listed as an Employer ofChoice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards for the past sixyears. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible anddown-to-earth. In our most recent staff engagement survey 93% of respondentssaid that their manager is approachable, accessible and responsive and ourpeople felt that their manager genuinely cares about their wellbeing.
The Team
Our Insurance & Health team isheaded up by 32 industry leading principals across six states. Within the insurance space our award-winningteam is known for producing high quality advice and delivering exceptionalclient service. The team handles claims across all major classes of insuranceand acts for the biggest names in the insurance industry, both locally andoverseas.
The Role
We are seeking litigation lawyers tojoin our Insurance & Health team in Hobart. The role will involve defendinga variety of general insurance claims.
This is an ideal opportunity whetheryou're at the beginning of your legal journey or an experienced practitionerlooking to take your career to new heights. We offer a supportive environment,professional development, and a platform for your growth and success.
If you're passionate about insurancelaw and ready for a rewarding and challenging role, we would love to hear fromyou.
The Successful Candidate
We would love to hear from you if youhave the following skills, experience and attributes:
* previous experience in defendant insurance, plaintiff litigation, or commercial litigation;
* 1+ years PAE/ 3+ years PAE;
* ability to build strong client relationships with a focus on client service;
* solid file management;
* effective communication; and
* collaborative and pragmatic approach.
The Benefits
We offer a broad range of benefits toour 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 career progression;
* 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; and
* support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments and industry appointments.
How to Apply
To make a confidential application,please click 'Apply Now' or contact Lulu Schneiders, People & Culture Adviser.
Barry Nilsson is committed to beingan inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diversetalent. We value diversity and foster a culture where our people are happy tocome to work as their true selves feeling respected, valued and supported. Wewelcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples andfrom people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexualorientation, disability or ethnicity.
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