Insurance Solicitor/Associate (Liability)The Firm
Barry Nilsson is anaward-winning national law firm with a 60 year history and more than 430 staff.We are known for our insurance & health and family law expertise, and for offeringthe highest standards of industry knowledge to provide our clients with servicethey can trust.
BN has been listed asan Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards forthe past six years. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional,flexible and down-to-earth. In our most recent staff engagement 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
Our Insurance &Health team is headed up by 33 industry leading principals across six states.Within the insurance space our award-winning team is known for producing highquality advice and delivering exceptional client service. The team handles claimsacross all major classes of insurance and acts for the biggest names in theinsurance industry, both locally and overseas. The principals that head up theteam for this role are Fiona Sennett and Rhett Kennedy.
The Role
An opportunity hasarisen for a Solicitor or an Associate to join our team in Brisbane. The roleoffers a broad range of public liability and general insurance work, includingsilicosis matters.
The SuccessfulCandidate:
We would love to hearfrom you if you have the following skills, experience and attributes:
2+ years PAE;previous public liability experience (defendant);ability to manage own file load and assist others with files under supervision;ability to build strong client relationships with a focus on client service;collaborative and pragmatic approach.The Benefits
We offer a broad rangeof 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 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;up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents; andsupport to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments and industry appointments.How to Apply
To make a confidentialapplication, please click 'Apply Now' and address your application to theLucia McIvor, People & Culture Officer.
Barry Nilsson iscommitted to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best andmost diverse talent. We value diversity and foster a culture where our peopleare happy to come to work as their true selves feeling respected, valued andsupported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age,sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
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