Family Law Legal Assistant

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.

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.

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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