Family Legal Assistant

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Barryn. Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

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 national Family Law group is headed up by nine well respected Principals and is recognised and awarded for providing quality advice, outcomes and service. With many years of experience in family law and wills & estates, we're proud to offer a supportive environment filled with opportunities to grow and succeed. By joining us, you will become part of a welcoming and collaborative team of highly skilled legal and administrative professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

About The Role
Due to growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join our Brisbane team on a full-time basis. We are ideally seeking someone with strong administrative skills who can work independently, but who also likes working as part of a collaborative team. You will have strong attention to detail, as well as great organisational and time management skills.

Duties of this role will include:

 preparation of correspondence and legal documents; client communication and management;diary management;collation and indexing of high volumes of documents for disclosure and briefs;file management and maintenance, including e-filing;undertaking research tasks; monthly billing and debtor control; andgeneral administrative support.

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 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 Megan Fisher, 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.

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