Insurance Paralegal

About Us
Welcome to Barry Nilsson. For 60years, we've been shaping a better experience for our clients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not justwhat we do, but who we are: a team known for its collaborative spirit andcommitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. As an award-winning national lawfirm, we've built a culture that empowers you to not only grow your career, butbe your authentic self while you do it.

About the Team
Ournational Insurance & Health practice combines deep industry knowledge withlocal expertise and the highest standards of client service. Our team has the depthof experience and agility to help our clients, both in Australia and overseas,to navigate the complex risk landscape and support their insureds. By joiningus, you will become part of a welcoming and supportive team of highly skilledlegal and administrative professionals who are passionate about what they do.

About The Role
Due to growth, an engaging andrewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paralegal to join our Insurance& Health team in Brisbane. You'll work with a teamof specialists in their field headed up by Peter Murdoch and Megan Daniel -principals who are committed to empowering and supporting you. Duties of thisrole will include:

• reviewing and summarising medical records, reports and disclosure;
• preparing lists of documents;
• preparing briefs to Counsel;
• drafting court documents, letters of instruction to experts (liability and medical) and the like;
• adhere to client service standards;
• managing a variety of tasks between various fee-earners;
• maintaining filing systems;
• conducting legal research and analysis; and
• general administrative support.

AboutYou
If the following sounds like you, we would love to hear from you:

• you have previous experience as a paralegal, ideally within the defendant insurance and/or plaintiff personal injury space;
• you possess the proven ability to meet daily chargeable hour targets;
• you have experience using precedents, practice management systems, billing platforms and document management systems;
• you have an enthusiastic and proactive approach to work; and
• you have strong communication skills.

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;
• progressive policies including a 9.5-day fortnight, working from home, purchase of leave options, volunteer leave, 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; and
• a shared care parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction.

Ready to Go Further?
From your first day, expect to beembraced for who you are - because we're a firm defined by our people. Stepinto a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, andcollaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and goingfurther. Apply today.

To make a confidential application,please click 'Apply Now' and address your application to 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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