The FirmBarry Nilsson is an award-winning national law firm with a 60 year history and more than 440 staff. We are known for our insurance & health and family law expertise, and for offering the highest standards of industry knowledge to provide our clients with service they can trust.BN has been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards for the past five years. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible and down-to-earth. In our most recent staff engagement survey 91% of respondents said that their manager is approachable, accessible and responsive and our people felt that their manager genuinely cares about their wellbeing.The TeamOur National Pro Bono and Responsible Business practice is dedicated to providing free legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people, supporting charitable and community causes, advancing equality for First Nations peoples, and driving sustainability and Environmental Social Governance initiatives across the firm. The team includes the Head of Pro Bono & Responsible Business, National Pro Bono Manager, Pro Bono Lawyers and Environment Coordinator. Our pro bono practice has been recognised through awards for Pro Bono Partner of the Year and as finalists for Pro Bono Practice of the Year and Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year. Our sustainability has also been recognised with awards from global ratings agency EcoVadis and Cityswitch.The RoleReporting to the Head of Pro Bono and Responsible Business and supporting the team, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a team which drives community and environmental impact work across Australia. This newly created role includes co-ordination and high quality executive assistance for the Head of Pro Bono & Responsible Business and team. The role would ideally be full-time and located in our Melbourne office, but other locations and part-time candidates will be considered for strong candidates.Key responsibilities include:Pro BonoCo-ordination and administrative support including pro bono matter referrals, legal clinics and community legal secondments, along with pro bono events, priority projects and new opportunities.Co-ordination of pro bono legal clinics. This includes liaising with community legal centres and our lawyers, scheduling, conflict checks and clinic specific training requirements.Lead and support firm's legal assistants with all pro bono processes such as file opening, conflict checks, billing and or time recognition and processes for engaging pro bono experts and counsel.CommunityCo-ordination of the firm's community program including liaising with national community leaders and taking initiative to implement any processes or other improvements.Implementing corporate volunteering, donations and charitable event participation including planning, scheduling, communications and bookings.Arranging financial donations and delivery of donated goods.Supporting the assessment of social suppliers or sustainable products and arranging implementation across the firm.Supporting RAP Working Group with implementation of our Reconciliation Action Plan.GeneralStrong working internal and external relationships, including with our community legal centre partners, charitable organisations and our people.Assisting with the development, enhancement and maintenance of accurate internal resources, policies, procedures and training.Drafting internal communications on clinics, volunteering, events and other initiatives or outcomes and updating intranet and webpages as guided by the team.Working proactively to monitor and draft accurate and timely reports for clients and the Board and co-ordinating firm's annual Impact Report.Assisting with data collection across the firm and upload to our carbon accounting, sustainability assessment and modern slavery platforms.Adherence to firm style guides for documents and accurate filing and management of electronic folders.Arranging travel, events, training and other team requirements.Managing budget and expenses.All other administrative support required for the team and co-ordination for other projects as they arise.About YouYou will have:High level skills in organisation, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands and deliver outcomes on time.A track record for taking initiative, problem solving and being a self-starter.Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a professional and responsive manner.Demonstrated ability in using organizational software applications and technology (document management systems, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).Demonstrated skills in the management, collection, analysis and reporting of accurate and timely data.A passion for social justice.Maintaining a high level of professionalism and service quality at all times to ensure that all tasks are completed.Experience in legal practice coordination or executive assistance highly regarded.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 health & wellbeing day and yearly allowance.a shared care parental policy with equal leave for mums and dads.How to ApplyTo make a confidential application, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Simone Matthys, People & Culture Manager.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.