Insurance Solicitor
2 days ago
The Firm
Barry Nilsson is a national law firm with a 60-year history and over 450 staff. We have an award-winning reputation for leadership in insurance & health and family law.
For the last 6 years, BN has been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible and down-to-earth and the top three things they value most about working at BN are the people they work with, the flexible working options and work/life balance. In our most recent staff engagement survey 93% of respondents said that their manager is approachable, accessible and responsive and our people felt that their manager genuinely cares about their wellbeing.
The Team
Our insurance & health team is headed up by 32 well respected principals across six states. Within the insurance space our award-winning team is known for producing high quality advice and delivering exceptional client service. The team handles claims across all major classes of insurance and acts for the biggest names in the insurance industry, both locally and overseas.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Insurance Solicitor or Associate to join our Melbourne Public Liability team. You will work as part of a highly effective and collegiate team and have assistance from a team of talented lawyers. The role offers a broad range of public liability and general insurance work from an array of clients, with a focus on large and complex property damage claims.
The Successful Candidate
This role will suit a candidate with the following:
- 2+ years' PAE;
- Previous defendant insurance experience within property liability;
- Ability to build strong client relationships with a focus on client service;
- Strong communication skills;
- Enthusiastic and pragmatic approach.
The Benefits
Barry Nilsson offers a broad range of benefits including:
- a firm laptop/tablet for all employees to support flexible working;
- 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 recognise and reward strong performance;
- casual office environment with our dress for your day policy;
- access to our health and wellbeing program 'BN Well' which includes free EAP services, an annual health and wellbeing day and health and wellbeing allowance;
- structured mentoring, as well as internal and external training to assist with career progression;
- shared care parental policy with equal leave for mums and dads; and
- support to undertake pro bono legal work, secondments and industry appointments
How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this opportunity with the firm, click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your application via our online careers site. Please address your application to the People & Culture Adviser, Lulu Schneiders.
Barry Nilsson is committed to being an inclusive law firm that employs and retains the best and most diverse talent. We value diversity and foster a culture where our people are happy to come to work as their true selves feeling respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and from people of all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity
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