BarryNilsson is an award-winning national law firm with a 60-year history and morethan 430 staff. We are known for our insurance & health and family lawexpertise, and for offering the highest standards of industry knowledge toprovide our clients with service they can trust.
BNhas been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer ofChoice awards for the past five years. Our people describe our culture asfriendly, professional, flexible and down-to-earth. In our most recent staffengagement survey 93% ofrespondents said that their manager is approachable, accessible and responsiveand our people felt that their manager genuinely cares about their wellbeing.
The Team You will be part of a team of highly skilled legal andadministrative professionals. At BN, we believe that it is more than justknowing the law and our team is encouraged to think outside the box to deliverthe best outcome for our clients. We pride ourselves on our strategicapproach to all matters – we don't just follow a process, and this is evidentin the quality of our advice.
OurInsurance & Health department is headed up by 33 well-respected principalsacross six states. Within the insurance space our award-winning team is knownfor producing high quality advice and delivering exceptional client service.
The Role An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant tojoin our Insurance (CTP team) in a full time capacity in our Sydney office.The team handles matters from single to multi-vehicle accident claims, commonwhiplash through to major and catastrophic injury claims, complex liabilitydisputes and strongly contested damages claim. Theprincipal that heads up the team for this position is Henry Silvester.
Dutiesof this role will include:
- File management – opening/closing files and filing/e-filing;
- Adhering to client service standards;
- Preparation of correspondence and legal documents in consultation with authors;
- Broad range of client communication and management;
- Preparation of briefs;
- Monthly billing and reporting;
- General diary management, including arranging client appointments and other events;
- General administrative support.
Our companyprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicantsfor employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin,age, disability or genetics.
The Successful Candidate This role will suit a candidate with the following:
- 5 + years Legal experience;
- Previous experience in defendant insurance litigation;
- Experience with Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 is desirable;
- Experience using precedent, billing and file management programs;
- Enthusiastic and proactive approach to work;
- Strong communication skills; and
- Ability to build strong internal relationships.
TheBenefits We offer abroad 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
- Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents.
How toApply To make a confidentialapplication, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Lizzy Hancock, People &Culture Officer.
BarryNilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retainsthe best and most diverse talent. We value diversity and foster a culturewhere 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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