About Us

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

About the Team

Ournational Insurance & Health practice combines deep industry knowledge withlocal expertise and the highest standards of client service. Our team has the depthof experience and agility to help our clients, both in Australia and overseas, to navigate the complex risk landscape and support their insureds. By joiningus, you will become part of a welcoming and supportive team of highly skilledlegal and administrative professionals who are passionate about what they do.

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Insurance & Health team in Brisbane. This role will initially support Rob Samut and Samantha Pillay – principals who are committed to empowering and supporting you.

Duties of this role will include:

- file management – open/archive files and maintain accurate electronic files;
- monthly billing, debtor control and reporting;
- adhere to client service standards;
- prepare and send correspondence and arrange for the filing of court documents;
- brief preparation to counsel, medical and other experts;
- diary and travel management including booking appointments;and
- general administrative support.

About You

If the following sounds like you, we would love to hear from you:





- you have previous experience in defendant insurance litigation and understand the importance of client service standards;
- you have experience using precedents, practice management systems, billing platforms and document management systems;
- you have an enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, and take ownership of tasks; and
- you have strong communication skills, and the ability to build strong and collaborative working relationships.

Benefits of Working with Us

- 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;
- an 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 leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction.

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. Wewelcome applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples,LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultures. Feelfree 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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📌 Insurance & Health Legal Assistant (Brisbane City)
🏢 Barry.Nillson Lawyers
📍 Brisbane City