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 led by nine well respected Principals and brings together a friendly, down-to-earth and supportive team. The group handles a broad range of complex and challenging work for a range of clients and is recognised and awarded for the quality of its advice, outcomes and service. As a legal assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting the team, in an environment that values your contribution and supports your career progression.

About The Role

As our team continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to join our Brisbane team on a full-time basis. You’ll bring strong administrative skills, a keen eye for detail and excellent organisational and time management skills. You’ll be confident working independently and enjoy collaborating with colleagues to support the team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• preparation of correspondence and legal documents;
• communicating with clients, barristers, mediators, and others via email and phone
• diary management;
• collating and indexing disclosure and briefs (including e-briefs);
• file management and maintenance, including e-filing;
• filing and service of court documents;
• workflow coordination and task management;
• undertaking research tasks;
• monthly billing and debtor control; and
• general 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 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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