Litigation Solicitor/Associate

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 Insurance & Health practice combines deep industry knowledge with local expertise and the highest standards of client service. Our team has the depth of experience and agility to help our clients, both in Australia and overseas, to navigate the complex risk landscape and support their insureds. By joining us, you will become part of a welcoming and supportive team of highly skilled legal and administrative professionals who are passionate about what they do. About The Role We’re seeking up to 5 litigation lawyers to join our national Insurance & Health team to work on a large class action being handled by our Perth office. The roles will focus on second level document review as part of the discovery phase of a large-scale class action. It’s anticipated that discovery will run for 12-18 months so this role will initially be a 12 month contract, with the potential to extend. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience on a large matter while working alongside a team of specialists in their field, headed up by Principal Cameron Maclean. About You If the following sounds like you, we would love to hear from you:

• you have 2-4 years of prior litigation experience, ideally in the areas of commercial litigation, personal injury, or insurance;
• you have had experience reviewing high volumes of documents and are familiar with document review systems (preferred but not required); and
• you have strong attention to detail.

Please note that we are open to candidates in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney. 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”;
• opportunities to work from home; and
• access to our Health & Wellbeing program, BNWell, which supports the mental, physical and financial wellbeing of our people.

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 Jo Clementson, People & Culture Adviser. 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.