About Us

Welcome toBarry Nilsson. For 60 years, we've been shaping a better experience for ourclients and our people. What sets our firm apart is not just what we do, but who we are: a teamknown for its collaborative spirit and commitment to excellence, inclusion, andinnovation. 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

You will join a tight-knit and highly collegiate Knowledge team ofthree, providing legal research and knowledge management support to the firmnationally. The team has experienced an exciting period of growth and offers afast-paced and collaborative working environment.




About the Role

We're seeking a Knowledge Lawyer to join our team on a part-timebasis, working 3 to 4 days per week. This is a 12-month fixed-term parentalleave cover position, with the possibility of extension or permanency for theright candidate.



The role supports the firm's national Insurance & Health andFamily Law, Wills & Estates practices by providing legal research,knowledge management, current awareness, and capability development services. Youwill also contribute to the effective use of legal research platforms andAI-enabled tools, as well as the firm's broader knowledge, innovation andbusiness services objectives.



Responsibilities will include:

Providing timely, high-quality legal research support to the Insurance & Health practice and, as required, across the firm;

• Managing Insurance Current Awareness, including case alert reviews, graduate lawyer summaries, case categorisation and distribution, relevant Insights, and a monthly


• Insurance & Health publication;


• Maintaining the register of client presentations and ensuring relevant materials are appropriately catalogued and stored;


• Liaising with legal content publishers about subscription management including content suitability, product enhancement and development, access issues and changes, technical issues, support and training;


• Maintaining starter and leaver records to ensure appropriate access and cost allocation;


• Monitoring relevant legislative, regulatory and case law developments;


• Delivering training and support on legal research platforms and knowledge systems; and


• Supporting firm-wide knowledge initiatives and projects.

About You

We're seeking someone with:

• admission as a legal practitioner (Australia or equivalent);


• experience working in an Insurance & Health practice within a law firm or closely related area;


• demonstrated experience or interest in knowledge management, legal research, innovation, or legal technology; and


• experience with AI tools used for drafting, review, research, and knowledge management in professional services environments (desirable).

We welcome applications fromcandidates located in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide or Hobart.This role can be performed remotely.




Benefits of Working with Us

Just to name a few, we have:

• been acknowledged as an 'Employer of Choice' for the last 8 years;


• a supportive environment where managers genuinely care about your wellbeing;


• opportunities for structured mentorship and continuous professional development;


• progressive policies for flexible working arrangements including working from home, purchase of leave options 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;


• a shared care parental leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction; and


• support to undertake pro bono legal work, volunteering and industry appointments.

Ready to Go Further?

From your first day, expect to beembraced for who you are - because we're a firm defined by our people. Stepinto a workplace where individuality is celebrated, ambitions are realised, andcollaboration drives success. At Barry Nilsson, it's about being you and goingfurther. Apply today.



To make aconfidential application, please click 'Apply Now' and address your applicationto Alex Trixner, People& Culture Officer.



This vacancy is being managedexclusively by the BN People & Culture team. Should we require externalsupport, we will reach out to our preferred agencies directly.



Barry Nilsson is committed tobuilding a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace where all of our peopleare supported to be their authentic selves, valued for their uniquecontributions, rewarded fairly, connected to colleagues, and empowered to achievetheir full potential. We welcome applications from Aboriginal & TorresStrait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+, as well as people of all ages, genders,abilities and cultures. Feel free to chat to the recruiter for this positionregarding any accommodations or adjustments you may require to the role or therecruitment process to ensure your equitable participation.



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