Job Description

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

We are currently seeking an Administration Assistant to join our Brisbane Family Law team on a casual basis (approx. 2-3 days per week). As an Administration Assistant, you will be involved in administrative and record management duties to support the team including:

• Assisting with disclosure records management and printing. This includes collating, indexing, saving, and linking material in our Document Management System (iManage);
• Large copying/scanning jobs – particularly disclosure and briefs;
• Assisting with archiving;
• Mail and delivery duties including court filing;
• Assisting with relief reception duties as needed (including attending to meeting rooms, greeting clients, answering the phone, taking messages etc); and
• Other admin tasks as requested by the National Manager.

About You

We are looking for candidates who are organised, professionally presented, have a keen eye for detail and a "can do" attitude. The role will involve interaction with both staff and clients so excellent communication skills are a must. Previous experience, preferably in a legal or professional services environment will be highly regarded. We are open to accepting applications from law students and are flexible regarding days and hours.

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;
• 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

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’ and address your application to Josephine Smith, People & Culture Coordinator.

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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