Pro Bono Lawyer

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

About The Team
Our Pro Bono and Responsible Business practice is dedicated to providing free legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people, supporting charitable and community causes, advancing equality for First Nations peoples, and driving sustainability and ESG initiatives across the firm.

BN's dedicated pro bono practice seeks to address systemic legal problems and improve access to justice. We do this by providing free legal assistance to disadvantaged, marginalised and vulnerable people, and the charities and not-for-profit organisations that support them.

Our pro bono practice has been recognised through awards for Pro Bono Partner of the Year and as finalists for Pro Bono Practice of the Year and Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year.

About The Role
We are currently looking for a junior level lawyer with 0-2 years' experience to join the firm as a pro bono lawyer on a 2-year contract. Working under the guidance and supervision of Katie Swain, Principal and Head of Pro Bono and Responsible Business, alongside the Manager of Pro Bono and Responsible Business and another Pro Bono Lawyer, the responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• representing the firm during 6-month secondments to community legal centres (3-4 days per week);
• participating in our legal clinics appointments supporting community legal centres;
• providing advice and representation in a broad range of pro bono matters undertaken nationally within the firm including family, employment, wills and estates, health and insurance; and

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join a growing pro bono practice working on pro bono matters both at the firm and as a secondee at a community legal centre.

About You
We're seeking someone with:

• a current Australian Practising Certificate;
• a desire to give back to the community through pro bono;
• the ability to communicate and work with people at all levels and build strong relationships;
• strong communication skills; and
• enthusiasm, energy and a proactive "can do" attitude.

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; anda shared care parental policy with equal leave for all parents.

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 where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, and collaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and going further. Apply today.

To make a confidential application, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Jo Clementson, People & Culture Adviser.

This vacancy is being managed exclusively by the BN People & Culture team. Should we require external support, we will reach out to our preferred agencies directly.

Barry Nilsson is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our people are supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their unique contributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this position regarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or the recruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.