The Barry Nilsson firm is a national law firm with a 60-year history and over 440 staff.
We have an award-winning reputation for leadership in insurance & health and family law.
In the last 6 years, we've been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards.
Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible and down-to-earth.
The top three things they value most about working at BN are:
* The people they work with
* Flexible working options
* Work/life balance
Our most recent staff engagement survey showed that 93% of respondents said their manager is approachable, accessible and responsive.
The Team
Our insurance & health team is headed up by 32 well-respected principals across six states.
Within the insurance space, our award-winning team is known for producing high-quality advice and delivering exceptional client service.
The team handles claims across all major classes of insurance and acts for the biggest names in the insurance industry, both locally and overseas.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Associate Solicitor level practitioner with between 2-4 years of experience to join our Melbourne Insurance team.
The successful candidate can expect to be involved in a range of matters focusing on personal injury and property liability claims.
You will work as part of a highly effective and collegiate team and have assistance from a team of talented lawyers.
The Successful Candidate
This role will suit a candidate with the following:
* Previous defendant insurance experience within the liability area;
* Ability to build strong client relationships with a focus on client service;
* Strong communication skills;
* Solid file management skills;
* Enthusiastic and pragmatic approach.
The Benefits
BN offers a broad range of benefits including:
* A firm laptop/tablet for all employees to support flexible working;
* 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;
* Casual office environment with our dress for your day policy;
* Access to our health and wellbeing program 'BN Well' which includes free EAP services, an annual health and wellbeing day and health and wellbeing allowance;
* Structured mentoring, as well as internal and external training to assist with career progression;
* Shared care parental policy with equal leave for mums and dads;
* Support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments and industry appointments;
* Volunteer leave.