Insurance and Liability Specialist

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Barry Nilsson Full time

Company Overview


Barry Nilsson is a national law firm with a 60-year history, employing over 440 staff. We are renowned for our expertise in insurance & health and family law, offering high standards of industry knowledge to provide clients with trusted service.


The Firm has been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards for six consecutive years. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible, and down-to-earth. In our most recent staff engagement survey, 91% of respondents reported that their manager is approachable, accessible, and responsive, and our people feel that their manager genuinely cares about their wellbeing.


The Role


We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join our CTP team in Brisbane due to growth. This role will work under the guidance of Stewart Boland, who has been recognized in Best Lawyers for Insurance Law since 2021.


Job Description


The successful candidate will take on a range of CTP matters from single to multi-vehicle accident claims, common whiplash through to major and catastrophic injury claims, complex liability disputes, and strongly contested damages claims.


Required Skills and Qualifications


To be considered for this role, applicants should possess:



  • previous defendant insurance experience (ideally CTP);
  • ability to build strong client relationships with a focus on client service;
  • effective communication skills;
  • ability and enthusiasm to mentor junior practitioners; and
  • collaborative and pragmatic approach.

Salary and Benefits


We offer a competitive salary package, including a base salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits:



  • a firm laptop to support our 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;
  • well-developed and structured mentoring, as well as internal and external training to assist with career progression;
  • casual office environment with our dress-for-your-day policy;
  • access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the overall wellbeing of our people, including a yearly health & wellbeing allowance and health & wellbeing day;
  • shared care parental policy with equal leave for mums and dads; and
  • support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments, and industry appointments.


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