Knowledge Lawyer

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
You will join a tight knit and highlycollegiate Knowledge team of 3 people who provide legal research and knowledge managementsupport to the firm nationally. In a newly created role, you will join the teamduring an exciting time of growth and work in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role
We're seeking a Knowledge Lawyer tojoin our team. This role supports the firm's national Insurance and Family Lawpractices by providing legal research, knowledge management, current awareness,and capability development services. The role contributes to the effective useof legal research platforms and AI-enabled tools and supports the firm'sbroader knowledge, innovation, and business services objectives.

Responsibilities of this role willinclude:

• Providing high-quality and timely legal research assistance to lawyers within the Insurance practice and as required, across the firm;
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing precedents, know-how, and practice materials relevant to the national practice;
• Identifying emerging legal issues, trends, and risks relevant to clients and practice groups;
• Monitoring legislative, regulatory, and case law developments relevant to national practice areas;
• Delivering training and one-on-one support to lawyers and business services staff on legal research platforms and knowledge systems; and
• Contributing to firm-wide knowledge initiatives and projects as required.

About you

We're seeking someone with the following:

• admitted legal practitioner (Australia or equivalent);
• experience working in an Insurance practice within a law firm or closely related area;
• demonstrated experience or interest in knowledge management, legal research, innovation, or legal technology; and
• experience with AI tools used for drafting, review, research, and knowledge management in professional services environments is desirable.

Please note that we are open tocandidates in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide or Hobart.

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 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 policy with equal leave for all parents.

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' or contact Isabella Berti, People & Culture Adviser.

Barry Nilsson is committed tobuilding a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our peopleare supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their uniquecontributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achievetheir full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & TorresStrait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders,abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this positionregarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or therecruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.

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