About Us Welcome to BarryNilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for our clientsand our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who weare: a team known for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence,inclusion, and innovation. As an award-winning national law firm, we've built aculture that empowers you to not only grow your career, but be your authenticself while you do it.
About the Team Our Insurance & Health team is headed up by 35 industry leadingprincipals across six states. Within the insurance space our award-winning teamis known for producing high quality advice and delivering exceptional clientservice. The team handles claims across all major classes of insurance and actsfor the biggest names in the insurance industry, both locally and overseas.
About the Role An opportunity has arisen for an Associate or Senior Associate to join ourInsurance and Health team in Brisbane with principal Megan Daniel, tospecialise in Government & Institutional (G&I) abuse claims. The rolewill involve managing a hybrid claim portfolio with half relating to G&Iclaims and the balance, a broad range of other insurance claims. The successfulcandidate will play a crucial role in providing legal support andrepresentation to our clients to ensure the best possible outcomes.
About You If the following sounds like you, we would love to hear from you:
- previous experience in G&I claims ;
- a willingness to learn and broaden your knowledge in insurance claims, particularly liability and coverage matters;
- ability to manage your own file load;
- ability to build strong client relationships with a focus on client service;
- effective communication skills;
- ability and enthusiasm to mentor junior practitioners; and
- work collaborative and pragmatic approach.
Benefits of Working with Us Just to name a few, we have:
- been acknowledged as an 'Employer of Choice' for the last 7 years;
- a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;
- opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;
- progressive policies for flexible working arrangements including a 9.5-day fortnight, working from home, purchase of leave options and a public holiday swap policy;
- an annual performance bonus scheme designed to recognise and reward strong performance;
- a relaxed office environment where you can "Dress for your Day";
- access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people including a yearly health & wellbeing allowance and a health & wellbeing leave day;
- a shared care parental policy with equal leave for all parents; and
- support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, volunteering and industry appointments.
Ready to Go Further? From your first day, expect to be embraced for who you are -because we're a firm defined by our people. Step into a workplace whereindividuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drivessuccess. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and going further. Apply today.
To make a confidential application, please click 'Apply Now'or contact Alex Trixner, People & Culture Officer.
This vacancy is being managed exclusively by the BN People& Culture team. Should we require external support, we will reach out toour preferred agencies directly.
Barry Nilsson is committed to building a diverse, inclusiveand flexible workplace where all of our people are supported to be theirauthentic selves, valued for their unique contributions, rewarded fairly,connected to colleagues, and empowered to achieve their full potential. Wewelcome applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples,LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feelfree to chat to the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations oradjustments you may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensureyour equitable participation.
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