The FirmBarry Nilsson is an award-winningnational law firm with a 60 year history and more than 450 staff.
We are knownfor our insurance & health and family law expertise, and for offering thehighest standards of industry knowledge to provide our clients with servicethey 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 91% of respondentssaid that their manager is approachable, accessible and responsive and ourpeople felt that their manager genuinely cares about their wellbeing.The TeamOurInsurance & Health team is headed up by 32 industry leading principalsacross six states.
Within the insurance space our award-winning team is knownfor producing high quality advice and delivering exceptional client service.The team handles claims across all major classes of insurance and acts for thebiggest names in the insurance industry, both locally and overseas.The role will work in the CTP team which is headed up by Stewart Boland.Stewart has been recognised in Best Lawyers for Insurance Law since 2021.The RoleAn opportunity has arisen for anexperienced Legal Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis in Brisbane.
This role will support lawyers at varied levels who specialise inCTP work.
Duties of this role will include:file management – opening/closing files and filing/e-filing;monthly billing and reporting;adhering to client service standards;drafting correspondence;client liaison;brief preparation;diary and travel management including booking appointments;andgeneral LA and secretarial support.AboutYouThis rolewill suit a candidate with the following:previous experience in defendant insurance litigation (ideally CTP);experience using precedent, billing and file management programs;enthusiastic and proactive approach to work;strong communication skills; andability to build strong internal relationships.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;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; andup to 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents.How to ApplyTo make a confidential application,please click 'Apply Now' or contact Amy Smith, People & Culture Officer.Barry Nilsson is committed to beingan inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diversetalent.
We value diversity and foster aculture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves feelingrespected, valued and supported.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless ofgender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
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