EMPLOYMENT

The Firm Barry Nilsson is an award-winning national law firm with a 60 year history and more than 450 staff. We are known for our insurance & health and family law expertise, and for offering the highest standards of industry knowledge to provide our clients with service they can trust. BN has been listed as an Employer of Choice in the Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice awards for the past six years. Our people describe our culture as friendly, professional, flexible and down-to-earth. 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 National Pro Bono and Responsible Business practice provides free legal services to vulnerable communities, promotes charitable and social causes, advances First Nations equality, and drives firm-wide sustainability and ESG initiatives. Our work has earned recognition through multiple pro bono and sustainability awards, including Pro Bono Partner of the Year and honours from EcoVadis and CitySwitch. The Role We’re currently looking for a switched-on and enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Melbourne CBD office on a casual basis. Providing support equivalent to approx. 15 hours a week (flexible hours and days within standard business times), the role offers flexibility and can accommodate exam periods for university students. Candidates that can attend the office Tuesdays will benefit from working in person with the team. You will provide general secretarial support for the firm’s Pro Bono & Responsible Business Team (also known as our Impact Project team) and the duties will include but are not limited to: Creating or amending documents and internal communications about events and initiatives as guided by the team Electronic file management, data entry, filing Arranging events, including speakers, gifts and prizes Arranging payment of invoices and donations and tracking expenses Booking travel, training, conferences and providing general office support Updating intranet including preparing news updates and external website Assistance with pro bono, volunteering, reconciliation, and environmental initiatives About You You bring: High level skills in organisation, attention to detail and the ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands and deliver outcomes on time. A track record for taking initiative, problem solving and being a self-starter. Strong interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a professional and responsive manner. Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, email, document formatting) Prior administrative experience (preferred but not essential) The Benefits of Working with Us We offer a broad range of benefits to our people including: a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing; flexible working arrangements including working from home and flexible hours; a firm laptop to support our agile working model; opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development; casual office environment with our dress for your day policy; access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the overall wellbeing of our people including a health & wellbeing day and yearly allowance. How to Apply To make a confidential application, please click ‘Apply Now’ or contact Lulu Schneiders, People & Culture Adviser. 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.