The Barry Nilsson Firm is a national law firm with a 60-year history and over 450 staff members.
Expertise
We specialize in insurance & health and family law, providing high standards of industry knowledge to ensure client satisfaction.
Award-Winning Team
Barny Nilsson has been recognized as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards for five consecutive years.
Culture
Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible, and down-to-earth.
Insurance & Health Team
Our Insurance & Health team is led by 32 experienced principals across six states.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel level lawyer to join our Financial Lines and Health team in Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities
1. Defending claims brought against directors, officers, and companies in various industries;
2. Acting for hospitals, clinics, medical professionals, and allied health professionals in claims, disciplinary proceedings, litigated proceedings, and coronial inquests;
Requirements
* 5+ years of defendant insurance experience (preferably professional indemnity);
* Strong file management ability;
* Ability to build strong client relationships with a focus on client service;
* Effective communication skills;
* Ability and enthusiasm to mentor junior practitioners;
* Collaborative and pragmatic approach;
Benefits
* Firm laptop to support 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 recognize and reward strong performance;
* Mentoring and training opportunities;
* Casual office environment with dress for your day policy;
* Access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports overall wellbeing;
* Shared care parental policy with equal leave for mums and dads;
* Support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, and industry appointments.