Insurance Public Liability Attorney

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Barry Nilsson Full time

About Barry Nilsson
Barry Nilsson is an award-winning national law firm with a 60 year history and over 430 staff. We pride ourselves on our exceptional insurance & health and family law expertise, offering the highest standards of industry knowledge to provide our clients with trusted service.

Our Team
Our insurance & health team is led by 33 industry leading principals across six states. Within the insurance space, our team is renowned for producing high-quality advice and delivering exceptional client service. The team handles claims across all major classes of insurance, acting for prominent names in the insurance industry both locally and internationally.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Insurance (Public Liability) team in Melbourne. This exciting opportunity offers a diverse range of public liability and general insurance work from various clients, with a focus on personal injury including institutional abuse claims.

Key Responsibilities
This role requires a candidate with:

  • Proven defendant insurance (Public Liability) experience;
  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients and deliver exceptional service;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Capacity to manage own files and assist others under supervision; and ability to manage own workload autonomously;
  • An enthusiastic and pragmatic approach.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • A flexible working arrangement, allowing employees to balance work and personal life;
  • A company laptop/tablet to support remote work;
  • A 9.5 day fortnight, finishing at lunchtime every second Friday while maintaining full pay;
  • Annual performance-based bonuses (subject to eligibility criteria);
  • A structured mentoring program, as well as internal and external training and education opportunities;
  • Support for pro bono legal work, secondments, and industry appointments;

Salary Range
This position comes with a competitive salary, estimated around $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience. With a growth-oriented firm like Barry Nilsson, there are ample opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.



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