Law Clerk - Final Year Law Students at Barry.Nilsson.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal research, Drafting court documents, Discovery, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Teamwork, Insurance litigation, Financial lines, Directors & officers, Management liability, Professional indemnity, Property law, Construction law, Statutory liability

Industry

Law Practice

Description

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. The Role We are currently seeking a Law Clerk to join our Sydney team for 3 days per week on a casual basis. The team works across a broad range of insurance litigation matters including financial lines (directors & officers, management liability and professional indemnity work), property, construction and statutory liability. The successful candidate will be involved in a range of duties to assist the solicitors such as legal research, drafting court documents, preparing communications for court attendances, completing discovery and other duties as required. The Successful Candidate The successful candidate will currently be in their final year of study towards a Bachelor of Laws and will be available to work 3 days per week. There is potential for this role to transition into a graduate position for 2027 so candidates seeking a graduate opportunity for next year are encouraged to apply. We are looking for someone who is a team player and has a ‘can do’ attitude with strong communication and organisations skills. In return, we will provide you with the training and mentoring needed to succeed. 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 leave policy offering 26 weeks of paid leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction. 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’ and address your application to Jo Clementson, People & Culture Adviser. 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. #LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

The Law Clerk will assist solicitors with legal research, drafting court documents, and preparing communications for court attendances. They will also be responsible for completing discovery and supporting the team across various insurance litigation matters.